A subprime auto loan is a type of loan used to finance a car purchase offered to people with low credit scores or limited credit histories.  ( 23 min )

The inside market is the spread between the highest bid price and lowest ask price in a quoted financial product.  ( 24 min )

Yes, you do. But you may be able to get some coverage through your personal auto policy or a credit card. Here’s how to decide when it’s worth it to pay for coverage.  ( 28 min )

If you’re in an accident, you’ll need to take a number of steps to file an insurance claim. Find out how to file and what to do if you’re not happy with the results.  ( 30 min )

A follow-up action is any subsequent trading that affects an established position in a security or derivative, including hedging and other risk controls.  ( 22 min )

Comprehensive and collision auto insurance provides coverage for physical damage to your vehicle, but they work in different ways. Learn how they compare.  ( 29 min )

When you add a teen to your car insurance policy, you can expect costs to rise. How much your car insurance rates will increase will depend on a number of factors.  ( 28 min )

When you charter a boat, you can indulge your dreams of sailing the seas without the outlay of an actual purchase.  ( 22 min )

Full-coverage car insurance includes liability insurance, which covers the other driver’s costs if you’re at fault. Learn more about how these insurance policies work.  ( 28 min )

Decentraland is a 3-dimensional social media platform built using blockchain technology to host and secure many types of digital property. Here is Decentraland demystified.  ( 24 min )

While range bars are not a type of technical indicator, traders can employ range bar charts to identify trends and interpret volatility.  ( 25 min )

A variety of factors contribute to currency depreciation, including monetary policy, inflation, demand for currency, economic growth and export prices.  ( 26 min )

We look at how Bollinger Bands help accurately project entry and exit points for pattern traders.  ( 23 min )

On-chain governance is a blockchain management system where decentralized stakeholders decide on proposed changes instead of a centralized group of developers.  ( 23 min )

Learn about exchange traded funds and how their annual investment-management fees are deducted from the securities you own.  ( 23 min )

Coming up this week: Latest jobs data and unemployment rate, minutes from the most recent Fed meeting, updated U.S. GDP estimates, and earnings from Walgreens.  ( 19 min )

Just being able to make your credit card payments isn't enough. Here are some tips on how to become more financially responsible.  ( 23 min )

Brittney Castro, a certified financial planner, answers client questions about saving versus investing.  ( 26 min )

An altcoin is a cryptocurrency or token that is not Bitcoin (BTC). Etherum (ETH) is an altcoin. Learn about altcoins and what makes them different.  ( 27 min )

Keynesian economics comprise a theory of total spending in the economy and its effects on output and inflation, as developed by John Maynard Keynes.  ( 30 min )

The price difference between a business class ticket and first class ticket is hefty, but what are the differences in amenities? Is the expense worth it?  ( 25 min )

The answer depends on what you’ve given your kids in the past, what their needs are now, and, unfortunately, how contentious they are.  ( 29 min )

Three stars, four stars, gold star, who star? Sometimes the hotel star system can seem as wacky as a Dr. Seuss book.  ( 24 min )

Here is how to calculate the present value and future value of ordinary annuities and annuities due.  ( 29 min )

Sell to close is an options trading order used to exit a trade and close out an existing long position.  ( 22 min )

Find out the differences between small-cap and large-cap stocks—and why it is important to diversify a portfolio between the two options.  ( 24 min )

A financial plan is a road-map drafted now that can be followed over time. A financial forecast is a projection or estimate of future outcomes predicted today.  ( 21 min )

Let your profits run is an expression that encourages traders to resist the tendency to sell winning positions too early.  ( 23 min )

FTX was the third-largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange. Its founder now faces a lengthy prison sentence for contributing to its bankruptcy.  ( 36 min )

Some believe that privatizing public goods will eliminate the free rider problem and introduce competition to reduce price and increase efficiency.  ( 24 min )

Many investors say they worry about the 2024 presidential election in the U.S. affecting their portfolios, but experts suggest those fears could be overblown.  ( 20 min )

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) offer employers and employees flexibility in paying for healthcare expenses.  ( 27 min )

Before you start investing, educate yourself on financial ideas and develop a strategy that agrees with your personality. Take a look into the seven steps of a successful investment journey you must know.  ( 26 min )

Investors need to be wary of financial advisor scams. Here are the most common and how you can protected yourself.  ( 25 min )

Learn the differences between the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) and the relative strength index (RSI) — indicators used by traders.  ( 22 min )

Bracketed buy order refers to a buy order that has a sell limit order and a sell stop order attached.  ( 24 min )

A bearer form is a security not registered in the issuing corporation's books, but payable to its bearer, that is, the person possessing it.  ( 24 min )

The moving average convergence divergence, or MACD, is a technical indicator that can help investors spot trend reversals. Learn how MACD works and how it is used.  ( 24 min )

The Malaysian ringgit (MYR) is the currency of Malaysia. It is a free-floating currency but is not traded outside the country.  ( 23 min )

Convergence is the movement of the price of a futures contract toward the spot price of the underlying cash commodity as the delivery date approaches.  ( 21 min )

An introducing broker (IB) advises clients in the futures market but delegates trade execution and back office operations to others.  ( 23 min )

AUD/USD is the abbreviation for the currency cross of Australia and the United States and it is the fourth most traded currency pair.  ( 21 min )

Coming up this week: Latest jobs data and unemployment rate, minutes from the most recent Fed meeting, updated U.S. GDP estimates, and earnings from Walgreens.  ( 1 min )

Many investors say they worry about the 2024 presidential election in the U.S. affecting their portfolios, but experts suggest those fears could be overblown.  ( 1 min )

The company's other moneymaker might make this is a better opportunity for investors.  ( 37 min )

An anticipated recovery in a key market would provide an additional catalyst for these chipmakers.  ( 37 min )

C3.ai, Palantir, and SoundHound might fall off the AI bandwagon.  ( 37 min )

2023 was supposed to be a big year for EV transformation in the US, but the process of converting the nation’s vehicles to electric power proved to be a much longer one.  ( 39 min )

Ark Invest holds a hefty position in this gene-editing stock. Risk-tolerant investors may want to take a page from the fund's playbook on this name.  ( 36 min )

Multiple factors could send the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index higher in 2024, and these red-hot stocks could benefit as a result.  ( 38 min )

These three stocks can keep growing their dividends at a great pace for years to come.  ( 38 min )

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This well-known business has been one of the best investments for the conglomerate.  ( 36 min )

The lowest-yielding stock on this list pays investors 2.6%.  ( 36 min )

Curing rare inherited illnesses could be a lucrative business model.  ( 37 min )

It's easy to be overly optimistic about this company's near-term prospects.  ( 36 min )

Ready to explore the surging AI market in 2024? These three top-shelf tech stocks are ready to run.  ( 39 min )

The Nasdaq soared over 40% in 2023. These stocks can build on that in 2024 ... and then some.  ( 37 min )

These "Dogs of the Dow" offer attractive dividend yields and upside potential.  ( 37 min )

Working with limited cash? These stocks have bright futures and don't require a large investment to buy all three.  ( 36 min )

Medical Properties Trust may not be the safest dividend stock to own, but it may be the one with the most upside.  ( 37 min )

The Magnificent Seven have had a magnificent year powered by AI. But they're not the only ones.  ( 38 min )

The disruptive fintech could become a much larger bank.  ( 36 min )

You won't want to miss out on these two beaten-down stocks.  ( 36 min )

How much are people really taking home from the government-run entitlement program anyway?  ( 37 min )

The AI chip battle is going to intensify in 2024.  ( 37 min )

This beaten-down stock looks poised for a big comeback, and could go on to be one of Berkshire Hathaway's biggest winners in 2024  ( 36 min )

There's no doubt whatsoever that Ackman likes this AI stock better than any other.  ( 37 min )

As the cryptocurrency market matures, could Coinbase's strategic advancements make it the next success story for investors?  ( 37 min )

These companies pay attractive dividends that should continue rising.  ( 37 min )

These stocks could outperform in 2024, according to the investment bank analysts who follow them.  ( 37 min )

Big changes may be on the way for one of the world's most volatile asset classes.  ( 38 min )

Gold didn’t generate a lot of investor excitement on its way to record high earlier this week—but the metal could likely see more gains in the new year.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US labor market probably remained sturdy while wage gains continued to ease as 2023 drew to a close, setting up for steady economic growth and waning inflation in the coming year. Most Read from BloombergPutin Shames Gilded Elite After ‘Almost Naked’ Party ScandalTesla Zeroes in on Everyday Buyers After Winning Over EV LoversThe 10 Most Intriguing Science Breakthroughs of 2023Russia Vows Revenge for Strike on City Near Ukraine BorderUkraine Responds With Drone Swarm After Russ  ( 37 min )

After a lousy three years for China’s internet giants, many investors are asking: Where do things go from here?  ( 29 min )

The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in December from 49.4 the previous month, below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction and weaker than a median forecast of 49.5 in a Reuters poll. The government has in recent months unveiled a raft of measures to shore up China's feeble post-pandemic economic recovery, which is being held back by a property slump, local government debt risks and slow global growth.  ( 33 min )

Je hoeft niet bang te zijn dat je tijdens de jaarwisseling je vrienden of familie niet kunt bellen, sms'en of appen. Mobiele netwerken hebben zoveel capaciteit dat overbelasting met Oud en Nieuw tot het verleden behoort.  ( 11 min )

Het Deense scheepvaartconcern Maersk zal 48 uur niet op de Rode Zee varen. Het bedrijf legde het vervoer via die route stil, nadat Houthi-rebellen opnieuw een van zijn schepen hadden aangevallen.  ( 9 min )

Je hoeft niet bang te zijn dat je tijdens de jaarwisseling je vrienden of familie niet kunt bellen, sms'en of appen. Mobiele netwerken hebben zoveel capaciteit dat overbelasting met Oud en Nieuw tot het verleden behoort.  ( 11 min )

Het Deense scheepvaartconcern Maersk stopt voor 48 uur met de doorvoer door de Rode Zee. Dat besloot het bedrijf nadat Houthi-rebellen opnieuw een van zijn schepen hebben aangevallen.  ( 9 min )

De internationale hogesnelheidstreinen van Eurostar van en naar Londen rijden weer. Zaterdag reden ze niet vanwege een overstroming. Daardoor strandden tienduizenden reizigers op de dag voor Oud en Nieuw.  ( 9 min )

Eurostar annuleert zaterdag alle hogesnelheidstreinen vanuit Londen naar Parijs, Amsterdam en Brussel en omgekeerd vanwege een overstroming. In totaal gaat het om 41 treinen. Daardoor zijn duizenden reizigers gestrand.  ( 3 min )

De internationale hogesnelheidstreinen van Eurostar van en naar Londen gaan zondagochtend weer rijden. Zaterdag reden de treinen niet vanwege een overstroming. Tienduizenden mensen strandden daardoor op de dag voor Oud en Nieuw.  ( 9 min )

Fixing is the practice of setting the price of a product rather than allowing it to be determined by the free market.  ( 27 min )

Unexpected fees for changing currency can dent your foreign-travel budget. Find out the best places to exchange currency and save on fees.  ( 26 min )

The ax is the market maker who is most central to the price action of a specific security across tradable exchanges.  ( 23 min )

An impulse wave pattern describes a strong move in the price of a financial asset that coincides with the main direction of the underlying trend.  ( 26 min )

The fulcrum point in financial markets refers to a major change in direction for a security or the economy in general.  ( 27 min )

An airline industry ETF tracks the performance of a group of stocks of airline companies.  ( 25 min )

The Advance/Decline Index shows the difference between the number of advancing and declining securities in an index. It is used to determine market weakness or strength.  ( 24 min )

Compare the differences between e-books and print books and decide where you stand on the print versus digital debate.  ( 26 min )

High-flying CEOs use private jets to avoid check-in hassles and departure delays. For them, concierge service and arriving on time are worth the price.  ( 24 min )

The house money effect is the tendency for investors to take more and greater risks when investing with profits from previous trading.  ( 24 min )

The NASDAQ Global Market Composite is an equity index of nearly 1,500 global stocks.  ( 22 min )

If your credit card is stolen in the U.S., federal law limits the liability of cardholders to $50, regardless of the amount charged.  ( 25 min )

A downgrade is a negative change in an estimate for a stock's performance, issued by an analyst for a financial services firm. Learn how it impacts investing strategies.  ( 24 min )

A forex trading strategy is a set of analyses a trader uses to decide whether to buy or sell a currency pair. They're available online or you can create one of your own.  ( 27 min )

SR-22 is not insurance but a certificate your state may require if your driver's license has been suspended or revoked and you want to get it reinstated.  ( 24 min )

Many people are trying to create a smaller carbon footprint and these green investment ideas may help. Put a little green in your wallet by investing in these areas.  ( 29 min )

Discover how these two groups work together to keep the market functioning properly.  ( 23 min )

Gas taxes are imposed by the federal and state governments on motor fuel purchases, with most of the money going toward road infrastructure projects.  ( 27 min )

There are many ways to grow the value of a portfolio. These seven tried-and-true methods to increase returns have been used by investors of all stripes.  ( 24 min )

A lagging indicator is an observable or measurable factor that changes some time after the economic, financial, or business variable it is correlated with changes.  ( 22 min )

After launches of ETFs broke records in 2023, one analyst told Investopedia that crypto and regulatory action could dominate the space in 2024.  ( 21 min )

A knock-out option is an option that has a built-in mechanism to expire worthless if the underlying asset reaches a specified price level.  ( 24 min )

Oil prices likely will climb in the new year as wars, other global tensions create widespread uncertainty and heighten the threat of a market shock.  ( 20 min )

A Downside Tasuki Gap is a three-candle formation that may signal the continuation of the current downtrend.  ( 23 min )

The Saudi Riyal or SAR is the currency of Saudi Arabia. Read about the history of the Saudi Riyal, the exchange rate, and why it’s pegged to the U.S. dollar.  ( 25 min )

IRR is the currency abbreviation and symbol for the Iranian rial, Iran's official currency. Read about plans to rename and revalue the Iranian rial.  ( 24 min )

Directional trading refers to strategies based on the investor's view of the up or down movement of the broader market or a single security. Learn how it works.  ( 24 min )

Learn how to use the exponential moving average (EMA) to create a dynamic forex trading strategy, especially concerning when an EMA "crosses over" certain historical price averages.  ( 23 min )

Before you even think of searching for a tax haven to avoid paying taxes, find out how they operate and why you should be careful.  ( 29 min )

A portion of Social Security benefits are subject to taxation, and they can affect your tax bracket as part of ordinary income.  ( 26 min )

Market momentum is a measure of overall market sentiment that can support buying and selling with and against market trends. Learn how it impacts trading.  ( 26 min )

Rivian increased its production target twice in 2023.  ( 34 min )

Warren Buffett appreciates that dividend-paying companies typically generate sufficient income to support their operations and dividend payments.  ( 35 min )

Whether you're a growth stock investor or passive income investor, there is something for everyone in this list of top stocks to buy for 2024.  ( 35 min )

In recent months, China has sought to stabilise the yuan by orchestrating buying by state banks and giving market guidance to bankers. Back then, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) resorted to official intervention as the central bank burned $1 trillion in reserves to shore it up. This year, as China's economy wobbled and money left the country, the PBOC took a starkly different approach, defending the currency by signalling to markets what kind of selling it would and would not tolerate.  ( 36 min )

The US's ballooning debt burden could eventually chip away at the demand for Treasury bonds, according to Capital Group.  ( 34 min )

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Giants like Microsoft and Amazon aren't the only AI stocks that logged big gains in 2023.  ( 37 min )

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Nvidia stock investors are all focused on the large data center and cloud server providers, but there is another customer that can help Nvidia's growth.  ( 34 min )

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Converting your current retirement accounts to a Roth IRA is typically a very tax-efficient strategy. It can help lower your lifetime taxes significantly. However it does come with a large up-front bill. While there's no way to avoid conversion taxes completely, you can restructure them to make this much more manageable. By staggering out your […] The post How to Reduce Your Tax Liability on a Roth IRA Conversion appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

Shares of this cloud communications specialist have jumped impressively in a short time.  ( 36 min )

Palantir Technologies is one of the leading artificial intelligence companies in the world.  ( 34 min )

Consider this bigger tech giant and this cybersecurity specialist as attractive alternatives.  ( 36 min )

Now that the cap on its stock price is lifted, it can move higher from here.  ( 37 min )

Nio's newer models are proving popular with EV buyers.  ( 34 min )

Yahoo Finance compiled a list of the biggest publicly traded companies in each state and Washington, D.C. based on market cap.  ( 37 min )

These companies have long, sturdy track records and their shares yield between 2.8% and 4%.  ( 36 min )

Tesla is arguably the most popular stock in the market right now.  ( 34 min )

These companies need no introduction.  ( 37 min )

This growth stock is giving developers artificial intelligence tools to optimize their creations.  ( 34 min )

Strategists see limited upside for stocks next year, thanks to the market's massive rally over the last few months.  ( 38 min )

Cybersecurity is becoming an ever-increasing part of business worldwide.  ( 34 min )

These two cloud stocks deserve your attention.  ( 36 min )

Lawmakers warn of a “coming wave” of Chinese vehicles that “will be exported from our other trading partners, such as Mexico.”  ( 36 min )

Dividend growth stocks could outperform the market. Buy these three before their next dividend increase.  ( 36 min )

Don't be surprised if these three stocks take off in the new year.  ( 37 min )

Sometimes it pays for investors to take a step back and look at the (much) bigger, longer-term picture.  ( 38 min )

Intel, HP, and Micron are all set to rise higher over the next 12 months.  ( 37 min )

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers has more than doubled since 2000, and it will continue to increase in the future.  ( 35 min )

These stocks are popular among users of the investing app and could be great long-term investments.  ( 37 min )

Warren Buffett approaches AI with some trepidation, but he has bet big on this leading innovator.  ( 37 min )

Here are two better options without the baggage of MPW.  ( 37 min )

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Investing in the Dow Jones Industrial Average could be a great bet for 2024.  ( 38 min )

Joe Kiani has taken on the tech giant in a patent dispute that has cost his company millions of dollars to pursue. So far he is winning, but the fight isn’t over.  ( 29 min )

Unusually high dividend yields are typically a sign of trouble ahead, but billionaire investors are eager to buy these stocks, according to their latest disclosures.  ( 37 min )

As the headwinds they have faced dissipate, these beaten-down stocks have big-time upside potential.  ( 37 min )

The Nasdaq Composite remains 6% below its record-closing high, which means bargains still abound for investors willing to seek them out.  ( 39 min )

McDonald's Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for "false and defamatory statements" that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 million ringgit ($1.31 million). Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), which is the licencee of McDonald's in Malaysia, is suing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement for a series of social media postings allegedly linking the fast-food franchise, among other companies, to Israel's "genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza".  ( 34 min )

Hertz’s high-profile move into electric vehicles has proven a bust, but the stock looks cheap enough to be a winner in 2024.  ( 20 min )

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use. The class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 said Google misled users into believing that it wouldn’t track their internet activities while using incognito mode. It argued that Google's advertising technologies and other techniques continued to catalog details of users' site visits and activities despite their use of supposedly “private” browsing.  ( 35 min )

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De internationale hogesnelheidstreinen van Eurostar van en naar Londen gaan zondagochtend weer rijden. Zaterdag reden de treinen niet vanwege een overstroming. Tienduizenden mensen strandden daardoor op de dag voor Oud en Nieuw.  ( 9 min )

Nederlanders hebben dit jaar voor zo'n 105 miljoen euro aan vuurwerk gekocht, schat de Belangenvereniging Pyrotechniek Nederland (BPN). Dat is 5 miljoen minder dan vorig jaar, toen voor een recordbedrag van 110 miljoen euro aan vuurwerk werd verkocht.  ( 9 min )

Eurostar annuleert zaterdag alle hogesnelheidstreinen vanuit Londen naar Parijs, Amsterdam en Brussel en omgekeerd vanwege een overstroming. In totaal gaat het om 41 treinen. Daardoor zijn duizenden reizigers gestrand.  ( 8 min )

De Zwitserse toezichthouder FINMA wil dat bonusuitkeringen aan bankiers meer afhankelijk worden van de prestaties van bankbedrijven. Dat is volgens de organisatie nu niet het geval.  ( 9 min )

Werknemers van het Rotterdamse vervoersbedrijf RET krijgen de komende anderhalf jaar een structurele loonsverhoging van 14 tot 20 procent, maakte het bedrijf zaterdag bekend.  ( 8 min )

Eurostar annuleert zaterdag alle hogesnelheidstreinen vanuit Londen naar Parijs, Amsterdam en Brussel en omgekeerd vanwege een overstroming. In totaal gaat het om 41 treinen. Daardoor zijn duizenden reizigers gestrand.  ( 8 min )

De filezwaarte (de lengte maal de duur van een file) op de Nederlandse wegen is dit jaar met 17 procent gestegen ten opzichte van vorig jaar. Daarmee zitten we weer op het niveau van voor de coronapandemie, meldt de ANWB.  ( 9 min )

Eurostar heeft zaterdag meerdere hogesnelheidstreinen geannuleerd vanwege een overstroming van een tunnelbuis onder de Theems in Londen. Het gaat om ritten vanuit Londen naar Parijs, Amsterdam en Brussel en omgekeerd.  ( 8 min )

China maakt het makkelijker voor Amerikaanse toeristen om naar het Aziatische land te reizen. Zo wordt het aanvragen van een visum eenvoudiger en zijn minder documenten nodig. Het is een nieuwe poging van China om het toerisme weer op gang te krijgen.  ( 8 min )

Zo'n 250 Belgische beleggers in certificaten van Triodos Bank hebben een klacht ingediend bij Nederlandse financiële autoriteiten. Ze eisen een schadevergoeding voor de verliezen die ze hebben geleden met aandelen van de Nederlandse bank.  ( 8 min )

China maakt het aanvragen van een visum voor Amerikaanse toeristen vanaf 1 januari eenvoudiger, in een nieuwe poging om het toerisme in het land op gang te krijgen. Het aantal vereiste documenten wordt verminderd.  ( 8 min )

Kerst is weer voorbij, dus alle versiersels kunnen weer de kast in. Maar wat is nou een goede manier om van je kerstboom af te komen?  ( 9 min )

De curator van de failliete betalingsverwerker Wirecard uit Duitsland is een rechtszaak begonnen tegen accountantskantoor Ernst & Young (EY). Dat wordt beschuldigt van tekortkomingen bij controles.  ( 9 min )

Zo'n 250 Belgische beleggers in certificaten van Triodos gaan een klacht indienen bij Nederlandse financiële autoriteiten. Dat schrijft de Belgische krant La Libre Belgique zaterdag.  ( 8 min )

De start van het nieuwe jaar is een mooi moment om het roer om te gooien. Nu ga je écht stoppen met roken en drinken, je gaat meer sporten en een taal leren. Je telefoon kan je daarbij helpen.  ( 11 min )

De start van het nieuwe jaar is een mooi moment om het roer om te gooien. Nu ga je écht stoppen met roken en drinken, je gaat meer sporten en een taal leren. Je telefoon kan je daarbij helpen.  ( 11 min )

2023 was a banner year for U.S. equities as measured by S&P 500 index constituents, especially tech stocks, boosted by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products.  ( 1 min )

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Shares of Corcept fell 38% in trading after the bell. The company had failed to demonstrate a likelihood of direct infringement of its patent by Teva, a United States district judge ruled. Teva has been selling a generic version of Corcept's Korlym (mifepristone) drug, which is used to treat Cushing’s Syndrome.  ( 34 min )

Analysts weigh in on Tesla, Walmart, Harmonic, Spotify Technology, Avista, and CarMax  ( 27 min )

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Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Friday it has agreed to buy LumiraDx's Point of Care diagnostics platform business for about $295 million. Shares of LumiraDx rose about 20%, to 76 cents in aftermarket trading. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2024, after which the acquired segment will become a part of Roche's diagnostics unit, the drugmaker said.  ( 34 min )

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This integrated oil and gas company is well positioned to continue delivering for shareholders.  ( 36 min )

The Bitcoin miner has delivered massive returns over the past year.  ( 36 min )

3 ETFs to consider for 2024.  ( 35 min )

These blue chip stocks could make investors richer as the nascent Dow Jones bull market builds momentum.  ( 37 min )

In a Spaces conversation streamed on X on Dec. 21, Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk provided insights into his approach to funding startups and managing investors. Hosted by ARK Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood, the discussion revealed Musk's philosophy on the role of investors in business. Despite his capacity to independently fund startups, Musk emphasized the strategic value of involving outside shareholders. "Each investor you add is an ally," he said. "It's good to have more allies.  ( 36 min )

Though potential interest-rate cuts are a positive for the precious metal, this year’s experience shows that many other factors are at play.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A monster 10 years for US stocks has showered money on the buy-and-hold faithful and made virtually every other asset class an also-ran.Most Read from BloombergPutin Shames Gilded Elite After ‘Almost Naked’ Party ScandalS&P 500 Bulls Drive Longest Weekly Win Since 2004: Markets WrapDecade-Long S&P 500 Bull Surge Is Running Into a Valuation WallPutin Forced to Relocate Ships in Crimea After Ukraine StrikesHistorians Need a Reality Check on the Great DepressionSo great have the gain  ( 37 min )

It's not too late to bet on this technology super company.  ( 36 min )

Prices defied expectations but could prove more volatile in 2024.  ( 28 min )

The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 7.48% in the last week, deepening affordability issues faced by prospective home buyers.  ( 35 min )

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The stock market may currently be on autopilot, but that doesn't mean to get complacent. Here are a couple things to watch out for in 2024.  ( 37 min )

Gold investors anticipate record high prices next year, when the fundamentals of a dovish pivot in U.S. interest rates, continued geopolitical risk, and central bank buying are expected to support the market after a volatile 2023. "Following on from a surprisingly robust performance in 2023 we see further price gains in 2024, driven by a trifecta of momentum chasing hedge funds, central banks continuing to buy physical gold at a firm pace, and not least renewed demand from ETF investors," Saxo Bank's Ole Hansen said. On Dec. 4, gold hit a record high of $2,135.40 on bets of U.S. monetary policy easing in early 2024 after a perceived dovish tilt from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, surpassing the previous record scaled in 2020.  ( 36 min )

The EV company Fisker said it had made 10,142 all-electric Ocean SUVs in 2023, beating a reduced forecast for 10,000.  ( 22 min )

With smart money management, retiring at 55 years old with $6 million could be a breeze. But a lot of work has to go into the strategies you make and the actions that you take. That also includes how you … Continue reading → The post Is $6 million Enough to Retire at 55? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 37 min )

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For a married couple approaching retirement, few things carry more significance than knowing how much income they’ll need to maintain financial stability and live comfortably after they stop working. Budgeting for retirement involves estimating your post-retirement income and calculating your essential and discretionary expenses. This approach helps you to avoid financial pitfalls and increases the […] The post What Is a Good Monthly Retirement Income for a Couple? appeared first on SmartReads b  ( 36 min )

Tesla stock was trading slightly higher as it looks to close out a very good year on a high note.  ( 35 min )

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There's a lot to like about Apple, Microsoft, and most of the Dow Jones Industrial Average components in 2024.  ( 38 min )

Income stocks should have a two-pronged tailwind coming in 2024.  ( 36 min )

There's no slowdown in EV demand in China.  ( 35 min )

These companies serve constant consumer needs, lending resilience to their businesses.  ( 37 min )

Rivian's recent struggles make it a risky bet. Investors are better off focusing on these seasoned veterans instead.  ( 37 min )

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The rise in quarterly sales volume was primarily driven by strong demand for the Fisker Ocean SUV, priced at about $69,000, the company said. Fisker started making its first deliveries to U.S. customers in June. The company will announce a plan in January to boost sales and deliveries to align production capacity with strong demand for the Ocean SUV, Fisker said.  ( 34 min )

The surge was the biggest annual increase in the price of Intel stock in 20 years.  ( 26 min )

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You could add thousands of dollars to your retirement budget by waiting a few extra years.  ( 35 min )

Investing in dividend stocks could be an excellent option for passive income investors in 2024.  ( 34 min )

Marvell Technology stock allows investors to take advantage of the AI chip boom at a reasonable valuation.  ( 37 min )

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These two high flyers are in dangerous territory.  ( 36 min )

These dividend stocks offer high cash returns that should continue to rise.  ( 37 min )

Last year, a veteran Silicon Valley software executive took the helm of a startup in his native China, company records show. The startup told potential investors it would sell microchip design software that is mostly available from just a handful of large Western companies. The production of advanced chips is one of the most contentious technological struggles now dividing the United States and China as they vie for economic and military supremacy.  ( 44 min )

More stock buybacks are in the cards after another profitable year for companies that make gas guzzlers, but that won’t cure their EV-related pains.  ( 28 min )

She expects more buyers and sellers to “dip their toes back in the water” next year, even after a slow 2023.  ( 37 min )

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MPLX should have plenty of fuel to continue growing its big-time payout.  ( 37 min )

Amazon has been a huge winner in 2023. Can the stock keep up its winning ways in the new year?  ( 36 min )

This leading lithium stock is one that can power the enthusiasm of all sorts of growth, income, and value investors alike.  ( 36 min )

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Investors like Devon Energy for its dividends and capital allocation policy, so here's a deeper look under the hood.  ( 36 min )

Since mid-2021, Nvidia, Amazon, DexCom, Shopify, Alphabet, Tesla, Palo Alto Networks, Monster Beverage, and Novo Nordisk have conducted stock splits. Three well-known companies look set to follow in their footsteps.  ( 38 min )

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The surge was the biggest annual increase in the price of Intel stock in 20 years.  ( 26 min )

Barron's live coverage of financial markets, from stocks and bonds to oil and crypto.  ( 15 min )

BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies have been taking some cues from the American oil playbook.  ( 26 min )

The number of shorted shares has grown 23% since the end of 2020, but that doesn’t mean traders are getting more bearish about the market. Thanks to an array of initial public offerings and stock splits, the total number of stock shares has ballooned since the end of 2020—which means the relative short interest has actually fallen.  ( 28 min )

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The last trading day of 2023 was a loser for U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.3%, but for the year the index skyrocketed 24%.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were heading to the end of 2023 with losses at midday, although the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are set to show big gains for the full year.  ( 1 min )

These three stocks are worth watching today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to monitor.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were effectively flat in early trading Friday, the last day of a winning year for equities.  ( 1 min )

Nvidia has announced the launch of a gaming chip with slower processing speeds in China to satisfy U.S. export rules. JD.com was higher after it won a lawsuit against Alibaba.  ( 1 min )

Organized labor had its most active year in two decades, with big wins by auto workers, Teamsters and screen actors likely to inspire unionized workers to continue holding management’s feet to the fire in 2024.  ( 1 min )

2023 was a banner year for U.S. equities as measured by S&P 500 index constituents, especially tech stocks, boosted by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products.  ( 21 min )

The "pink tax" refers to a markup on goods and services marketed to women and for which men pay less for similar products and services.  ( 28 min )

Binary options come with capped risk or capped potential and they're traded on the Nadex. Learn more about how they work and where you can legally trade them in the U.S.  ( 29 min )

The last trading day of 2023 was a loser for U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.3%, but for the year the index skyrocketed 24%.  ( 17 min )

Charting tools, economic indicators, and/or news-based events are all methods used by traders to analyze the forex market. Analysis falls into three basic types.  ( 25 min )

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an account for individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses that those plans do not cover.  ( 29 min )

A cross rate is a transaction in which any two currencies are exchanged for values that are expressed in a third currency. Most transactions are in major currency pairs.  ( 23 min )

The top CD rates today are once again 5.79% from Climate First Bank and 5.75% from INOVA Federal Credit Union. These are the only nationwide CDs with rates of 5.75% or better.  ( 20 min )

The Bangladeshi taka has been the official currency of Bangladesh since 1972.  ( 24 min )

Retirement planning helps determine retirement income goals, risk tolerance, and the actions and decisions necessary to achieve those goals.  ( 34 min )

A grantor or writer is the seller of call or put options who collects the premiums for which the options are sold. The term can also refer to the creator of a trust.  ( 24 min )

FactSet Research Systems, or FactSet, is a company that provides computer-based financial data and analysis for financial professionals.  ( 21 min )

Even in the era of 24-hour trading, there is a closing price for a stock or other asset, and it is the last price it trades at during market hours.  ( 22 min )

Speculators believe that the market overreacts to a host of variables. These variables present an opportunity for capital growth.  ( 26 min )

The 30-year mortgage rate average remained below 7% on Thursday after dropping below that mark on Wednesday for the first time since May. Other rates for new purchase loans were largely mixed.  ( 20 min )

U.S. equities were heading to the end of 2023 with losses at midday, although the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are set to show big gains for the full year.  ( 19 min )

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that encourages people to donate their time and money to charitable causes on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  ( 26 min )

Nvidia introduced a slower gaming chip in China that complies with U.S. restrictions on certain technology being sold to that country.  ( 19 min )

Shares of Fisker (FSR) jumped Friday morning after the company said it had delivered 4,700 vehicles in 2023, its first year of making deliveries.  ( 18 min )

Develop a plan for how you will manage your student loan so you can make payments on time. Otherwise, student debt can have a negative impact on your credit.  ( 25 min )

Federal employees and military personnel can choose to save for retirement through a Roth TSP or a Roth IRA. Here's how they differ.  ( 33 min )

UnitedHealth Group announced it has an agreement to sell its Brazilian operations to a private investor.  ( 18 min )

The key difference between deferred compensation plans and 401(k)s is the amount of money that can be saved for retirement.  ( 24 min )

"Native token" is the term used to refer to a token created specifically for a blockchain. Many native tokens also become tradable on exchanges.  ( 22 min )

The Romanian new leu, or RON, is the official currency of Romania.  ( 24 min )

A U.S. passport will get you into many countries, but not everywhere.  ( 23 min )

An imbalance of orders is when many buy, sell, or limit orders are received by a market exchange, without enough corresponding matching orders for trades to be completed promptly.  ( 21 min )

These three stocks are worth watching today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to monitor.  ( 20 min )

Nvidia has announced the launch of a gaming chip with slower processing speeds in China to satisfy U.S. export rules. JD.com was higher after it won a lawsuit against Alibaba.  ( 20 min )

Your instincts may be generous, but handing over the house may not be the best financial plan for you or your child.  ( 21 min )

Organized labor had its most active year in two decades, with big wins by auto workers, Teamsters and screen actors likely to inspire unionized workers to continue holding management’s feet to the fire in 2024.  ( 22 min )

Learn more about the five reports that provide short- and long-term insight into the valuation of the U.S. dollar. Currency and commodity traders and investors are always seeking information that will provide insight into whether the value of the dollar is set to rise or fall.  ( 23 min )

With a long list of risks, losses associated with foreign exchange trading may be greater than initially expected. Here are the top five forex risks to avoid.  ( 23 min )

Regret theory states that people anticipate regret if they make the wrong choice, and they consider this anticipation when making decisions.  ( 22 min )

Argentinië heeft de geplande toetreding tot de BRICS-landen op het laatste moment afgeblazen. Het Zuid-Amerikaanse land zou op 1 januari toetreden tot het landencollectief.  ( 10 min )

Google is bereid te schikken in een Amerikaanse rechtszaak over de incognitomodus van de Chrome-browser. Een groep gebruikers eist een schadevergoeding, omdat Google bij het gebruik van de incognitomodus toch gegevens zou verzamelen. Daardoor zou het bedrijf de privacy schenden.  ( 9 min )

Op 1 januari verandert er niet alleen het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Ook woninghuurders krijgen te maken met andere regels. Dit zijn de belangrijkste wijzigingen.  ( 10 min )

Veel Nederlandse oliebollenbakkers verhogen de prijs van een oliebol dit jaar niet, ondanks de hoge inflatie. Oliebollenkramen en bakkerijen hebben te maken met hogere prijzen, maar willen klanten niet afschrikken.  ( 8 min )

Banken houden steeds meer geld over aan het uitlenen van spaargeld. Doordat de spaarrente maar mondjesmaat oploopt, liep de rentemarge van banken ook in het derde kwartaal weer op. Spaarders kijken ook maar amper over de grens voor hogere rentes.  ( 10 min )

Hoewel het verbod op wegwerpbekers al op 1 januari van kracht gaat, laat de Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport pas in de loop van volgende maand weten hoe dit zal worden gehandhaafd.  ( 9 min )

De koers van de bitcoin naderde vrijdag de 43.000 dollar (omgerekend zo'n 38.840 euro). De prijs van de grootste cryptomunt ter wereld is daarmee dit jaar met bijna 160 procent in waarde gestegen.  ( 8 min )

Jongeren kiezen het vaakst voor een aanvullende zorgverzekering, terwijl ze vaak juist minder zorg nodig hebben. Van de jongeren tussen de 18 en 24 jaar sluit bijna de helft een aanvullende verzekering af voor het komende jaar.  ( 8 min )

Huawei verwacht dat de verkopen dit jaar met bijna 9 procent stijgen. Het Chinese techconcern lijkt daarmee de Amerikaanse sancties steeds beter te doorstaan.  ( 8 min )

'Flamin' hot' Doritos-kruiden veroorzaken volgens de vakbond ademhalingsproblemen bij Australische fabrieksarbeiders. De toezichthouder onderzoekt de claims. Smith's Snackfood Company zegt dat het extra ventilatoren gaat installeren in de fabriek in Adelaide.  ( 8 min )

Winkels hebben in november ruim 3 procent meer omgezet. Dat komt vooral door de hogere prijzen, want er werd juist minder verkocht. Vooral supermarkten zagen de omzet hard stijgen.  ( 8 min )

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is de eerste vrouw ooit die de vermogensgrens van 100 miljard dollar heeft overschreden. Dat maakt de erfgename van het cosmeticabedrijf L'Oréal vanzelfsprekend de rijkste vrouw ter wereld.  ( 8 min )

Vanaf volgend jaar is het klaar met TikTok en SnapChat onder schooltijd. Middelbare scholen krijgen namelijk te maken met een landelijk smartphoneverbod. Maar scholieren hoeven niet gelijk te schrikken; de regels zijn nog erg vrijblijvend.  ( 10 min )

Terwijl de bouw in 2023 nog een groei van 3 procent heeft laten zien, zal de sector in 2024 met 2,5 procent krimpen. Dat er minder bouwvergunningen worden afgegeven, blijft volgens ING Research het grootste probleem.  ( 8 min )

Vanaf volgend jaar is het klaar met TikTok en SnapChat onder schooltijd. Middelbare scholen krijgen namelijk te maken met een landelijk smartphoneverbod. Maar scholieren hoeven niet gelijk te schrikken; de regels zijn nog erg vrijblijvend.  ( 10 min )

Nvidia introduced a slower gaming chip in China that complies with U.S. restrictions on certain technology being sold to that country.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Fisker (FSR) jumped Friday morning after the company said it had delivered 4,700 vehicles in 2023, its first year of making deliveries.  ( 1 min )

UnitedHealth Group announced it has an agreement to sell its Brazilian operations to a private investor.  ( 1 min )

"Go West, young man" may have been sound advice in the mid-19th century, but is it still valid for a trader in the 21st century?  ( 23 min )

A conditional order is an order that includes one or more specified criteria or limitations on its execution.  ( 22 min )

UGX is the currency code for the Ugandan shilling, the official currency used in the Republic of Uganda.  ( 25 min )

Days to cover measures the expected number of days needed to close out a company's shares outstanding that have been shorted. It's a measure of short interest in a stock.  ( 26 min )

Time-barred debt is money someone borrowed and didn't repay but which is no longer legally collectable because a certain number of years have passed. Learn how it works.  ( 24 min )

A liquid market is one where there are many bids and offers and participants can easily enter and exit for minimal transaction cost.  ( 21 min )

Learn how to construct and read point and figure price charts designed to highlight entry and exit points for long-term investing positions.  ( 23 min )

There are three systems in the U.S. governing how individuals receive assets from a deceased family member, though one is more common than the others.  ( 23 min )

Using the 28/36 rule can help you determine how much debt is reasonable in your situation. Here is how the 28/36 rule works.  ( 25 min )

A basket is a collection of securities with a similar theme, while a basket order is an order that executes simultaneous trades in multiple securities.  ( 23 min )

A large trader is an investor or organization whose trades exceed a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) volume and dollar amount threshold.  ( 22 min )

The S&P 500 gained less than 0.1% on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, eking out a small advance after oscillating just beneath its all-time high.  ( 18 min )

Even if you have good health insurance, a costly procedure or lengthy illness can saddle you with major medical debt. Here is how to pay it off.  ( 30 min )

Logically, the last price traded for the day should be the same as the closing price of a stock, but that's not always the case. Here's why.  ( 20 min )

The Relative Vigor Index (RVI) measures the strength of a trend by comparing a closing price to the daily range.  ( 23 min )

The top CD rate today is still 5.79% on an 8-month CD from Climate First Bank. Other top CD rates include 5.75% from INOVA Federal Credit Union and three other CDs offering 5.70%.  ( 20 min )

Find entry or exit signals or develop a complete system based on average true range, a volatility indicator that investors use to improve trading.  ( 24 min )

By learning a variety of indicators, a forex trader can determine the right time and the right strategy to trade any given currency pair.  ( 26 min )

How to use candlestick tweezers patterns for analyzing and trading financial markets.  ( 25 min )

Best Buy entered China with much fanfare in 2006. The Minnesota-based retailer exited quietly in 2014. What went wrong?  ( 25 min )

Penn Entertainment Inc. shares rose as much as 7% on Thursday after it was disclosed that a major investor is pursuing seats on the casino operator’s board.  ( 19 min )

The triple exponential moving average (TEMA) smooths price fluctuations, making it easier to identify trends.  ( 24 min )

Trading range breakouts is unprofitable for most novice traders. Learn why and discover some alternatives that take advantage of the same chart pattern.  ( 25 min )

Premining is the mining or creation of a number of cryptocurrency coins before the cryptocurrency is distributed to the public.  ( 22 min )

BitPay is a cryptocurrency debit card that allows you to use the most popular cryptocurrencies to make payments.  ( 24 min )

Traders can benefit from experimenting with envelopes trading, such as the moving average envelope, which helps spot trends after they develop.  ( 23 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, as the S&P 500 neared an all-time high.  ( 19 min )

Contract signings on home sales in November were at about the same level as October, showing that falling mortgage rates have yet to draw many buyers back into the real estate market.  ( 18 min )

Boeing told the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its clients that there is a possibility of loose bolts in the rudder control system of new 737 MAX jets.  ( 18 min )

The 30-year mortgage rate average fell below 7% on Wednesday for the first time since May. All other rates for new purchase loans fell or remain unchanged.  ( 22 min )

What's the best way to reconcile increasing or decreasing volume with price fluctuations? Enter the Chaikin Oscillator.  ( 22 min )

If you're considering a career as a corporate treasurer, consider the education requirements and common certifications you'll need, as well as the responsibilities.  ( 23 min )

Initial claims for the week ending Dec. 23 were at 218,000, an increase of 12,000 from the prior week, but lower than the 215,000 that economists were expecting.  ( 18 min )

A credit analyst could be a good job for you if you enjoy working with numbers and analysis. Learn more about what credit analysts do and how to become one.  ( 23 min )

The flexibility of production levels and the availability of critical resources are among the factors that affect the supply elasticity of a product.  ( 25 min )

Find out which currencies are most affected by fluctuations in gold and oil prices, and improve your trading.  ( 24 min )

Portfolio analysts work between the investment team layers and touching various aspects of an investment organization. Learn more about what a portfolio analyst does.  ( 23 min )

The vortex indicator is a relatively new technical indicator – from 2010 – that is gaining traction.  ( 24 min )

These two stocks and one cryptocurrency are worth watching today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 21 min )

A non-equity option is a derivative contract with an underlying asset of instruments other than equities.  ( 21 min )

From the resumption of student loan repayments to charges against the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, several 2023 court cases could affect consumers.  ( 24 min )

KES is the foreign exchange (FX) trading symbol for the Republic of Kenya shilling used in Kenya, the Sudan, and Somalia.  ( 22 min )

Apple resumed sales of watches after an appeals court temporarily paused an International Trade Commission ban on the product, while Chilean lithium miner SQM jumped after it reached a deal to extend access to lithium-rich deposits in that country for three decades. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

From massive layoffs and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to Microsoft's purchase of Activision and attempts to ban TikTok, these are the year's biggest tech stories.  ( 22 min )

A linearly weighted moving average is a type of moving average where more recent prices are given greater weight in the calculation, and prior prices are given less weight.  ( 23 min )

A firm order is an investor's buy or sell order that remains open indefinitely. Firm order also refers to orders placed by proprietary trading desks.  ( 22 min )

If you're thinking of becoming a financial analyst or an accountant, make sure you understand the differences between these two careers. Learn more about these jobs.  ( 26 min )

An overview of the independent status of the Federal Reserve and arguments for and against it.  ( 26 min )

Iovance rebounded nicely after yesterday's drop, which came after the FDA put a clinical hold on its cancer-therapy trial.  ( 35 min )

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Nio and Lucid are ramping up their production and delivery of electric vehicles in 2024.  ( 34 min )

After an excellent year in 2023, 2024 could bring more of the same for Amazon stock investors.  ( 34 min )

Warren Buffett has an uncanny ability to find undervalued investments.  ( 33 min )

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Dividend stocks have always been an investor favorite, as they provide stable income and diversification benefits. These stocks also tend to hedge investors' portfolios during a market downturn or periods of uncertainty as they provide periodic payouts. While the recent rally of stocks has sparked investor enthusiasm, certain analysts predict the current positive market trend to be a "bull trap," as UBS Managing Partner Michael Riesner said the "current breakouts is the setup for a classic bull  ( 37 min )

These growth stocks are cheap in terms of current stock prices, even though they deserve a premium price tag in the long run. That's why they are no-brainer buys in today's unbalanced market.  ( 38 min )

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U.S. equities were higher at midday Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, as the S&P 500 neared an all-time high.  ( 19 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Argentine President Javier Milei is seeking to extinguish decades of government intervention in the nation’s oil industry by unshackling crude exports and leaving local fuel prices at the whim of market forces.Most Read from BloombergThe Late-Night Email to Tim Cook That Set the Apple Watch Saga in MotionChinese Carmaker Overtakes Tesla as World’s Most Popular EV MakerBridgewater CEO’s Past Office Romance Led to Favoritism ClaimsApple Resumes Sale of Watches After Appeals Court Li  ( 34 min )

It has not been a vintage year for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) movies. After the failures of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the Haunted Mansion, the current quarter (FY1Q) has seen a continuation of the trend. Both The Marvels and Wish have underperformed vs. expectations, with the latter amounting to another Thanksgiving disappointment, following Strange World’s flop in 2022. The lackluster box office performance can be attributed in part to some downward revisions for the quarter, as not  ( 35 min )

There was plenty for investors to savor in Nio’s (NYSE:NIO) recently held 2023 NIO Day event. The company shone the spotlight on its technological abilities via the unveiling of its “executive flagship” ET9 sedan. The new vehicle represents the Chinese EV maker’s first foray into the ultra-luxury auto market, setting its sights on competing with the likes of the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S680 in China. Establishing a new standard for next-generation smart EVs  ( 35 min )

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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) shares closed slightly lower on Wednesday, despite an overall increase in the stock market. The company is launching a unique streaming bundle partnership with Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) Max, offering ad-supported services from these entertainment giants together for the first time. Verizon is expected to report fourth-quarter 2023 earnings before the opening bell on Jan. 23, 2024. Oppenheimer analyst Timothy H  ( 35 min )

If a bull market comes, prices are going to rise.  ( 36 min )

Kevin O’Leary, renowned for his role on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” is known for his investments in small businesses as well as for his personal finance advice. O’Leary, who has invested in numerous ventures, is against spending on daily coffee shop visits. In a 2017 CNBC interview, O’Leary talked about everyday spending, specifically targeting the routine purchase of coffee. "Do I pay $2.50 for a coffee? Never, never, never do I do that," he said, labeling such spending as excessive for something that  ( 35 min )

These innovative companies might be some of next year's biggest stock market winners.  ( 36 min )

Buying and holding for the long term is a lot easier when you own great companies.  ( 37 min )

Based on the fund's closing price on Wednesday, ARK's stake is worth roughly $92 million, according to Reuters' calculations. Big asset managers, including BlackRock, are waiting for regulatory approvals from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a string of derivative-based products such as ETFs tracking the spot price of Bitcoin. ARK, in partnership with 21Shares, has also refiled paperwork with the SEC seeking approval for a spot bitcoin ETF ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF after the regulator said its initial prospectus did not meet the requirements to prevent fraud and market manipulation.  ( 34 min )

The market has been rallying, but there are still some good buys available.  ( 36 min )

It's easy to believe the strong momentum will continue.  ( 37 min )

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Even HNW investors are worried about inflation.  ( 36 min )

The Japanese automaker has sold 3.1 million hybrid vehicles for the January–November period this year, a 30% increase from last year.  ( 36 min )

Huawei, Xiaomi introduce electric vehicles designed to work with their phones.  ( 29 min )

Investing in dividend stocks takes more than just looking at the dividend yield.  ( 34 min )

While Novo Nordisk dominates the weight-loss market, there are two other stocks to consider as well.  ( 37 min )

If you're looking to build a dividend portfolio the easy way, here are three foundational exchange-traded funds to consider.  ( 37 min )

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Microsoft has had a stellar run this year as excitement builds around its implementation of artificial intelligence. The technology giant can keep that going in 2024 and has a crucial advantage over its competitors according to Wall Street analysts.  ( 23 min )

Williams is using its financial flexibility to enhance its growth prospects.  ( 37 min )

Even if it doesn't pass Amazon, this stock could post wealth-building gains for many years.  ( 37 min )

The telecom stock has disappointed in 2023, but 2024 could be a different story.  ( 36 min )

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Tellurian faces an uphill battle to complete a key project.  ( 37 min )

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Dominion Energy's turnaround is underway.  ( 37 min )

There's a lot to learn about Social Security. Here are five common mistakes to avoid.  ( 36 min )

Micron's business is on the upswing once again thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).  ( 37 min )

Can this fuel cell and hydrogen stock provide power-packed returns in the new year?  ( 36 min )

If you are looking to retire with a seven-figure nest egg, consider this high-yield trio as a starting point.  ( 37 min )

COVID-19 products Comirnaty and Paxlovid are no longer Pfizer's crown jewels. But that's OK.  ( 37 min )

This one company represents more than half of Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio.  ( 37 min )

Buffett didn't say why he closed positions in two stocks with underlying businesses that are doing well at the moment.  ( 37 min )

Here are dividend-paying stocks that are trading at a discount and merit a look from income investors.  ( 37 min )

Artificial intelligence (AI) can add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and this opportunity isn't lost on Wall Street or its analysts.  ( 39 min )

These three stocks could be poised to win big as the metaverse scales.  ( 37 min )

These three high-octane income stocks, which sport an average yield of 10.33%, have the tools and intangibles needed to make their patient shareholders notably richer.  ( 39 min )

A judge in New York has ruled that Alibaba must face a lawsuit by a U.S. toymaker alleging that the Chinese ecommerce giant’s online platforms were used to sell counterfeit Squishmallows. Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District Court of New York refused Alibaba’s request to dismiss the case filed by Kelly Toys Holdings, which makes the popular plush toys. Kelly Toys is owned by Jazwares, a toy company whose parent company Alleghany Corp. is controlled by billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of Cathie Wood’s exchange-traded funds has executed a massive shake-up in its Bitcoin-related holdings as the cryptocurrency rounds out a blockbuster year.Most Read from BloombergChinese Carmaker Overtakes Tesla as World’s Most Popular EV MakerThe Late-Night Email to Tim Cook That Set the Apple Watch Saga in MotionApple Resumes Sale of Watches After Appeals Court Lifts US BanS&P 500 Rally Flashes Signs of Fatigue Near Record: Markets WrapTesla Plans Revamp of Smash Hit Model Y  ( 34 min )

BioNTech, like all Covid-19 vaccine makers, has gotten crunched in 2023. But it has so much cash that it would have appealed to Warren Buffett’s mentor, famed value manager Benjamin Graham.  ( 20 min )

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The S&P 500 gained less than 0.1% on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, eking out a small advance after oscillating just beneath its all-time high.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday as S&P 500 neared an all-time high.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one cryptocurrency are worth watching today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were mixed in premarket trading Thursday, with the Nasdaq on track to open higher while the Dow lagged after closing at yet another record high yesterday.  ( 1 min )

Apple resumed sales of watches after an appeals court temporarily paused an International Trade Commission ban on the product, while Chilean lithium miner SQM jumped after it reached a deal to extend access to lithium-rich deposits in that country for three decades. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Penn Entertainment Inc. shares rose as much as 7% on Thursday after it was disclosed that a major investor is pursuing seats on the casino operator’s board.  ( 1 min )

Boeing told the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its clients that there is a possibility of loose bolts in the rudder control system of new 737 MAX jets.  ( 1 min )

Taxichauffeurs op de luchthaven van Brussel leggen vrijdag 2,5 uur hun werk neer. Ze protesteren tegen het voornemen van de Vlaamse overheid om het afleggen van een Nederlands taalexamen volgend jaar verplicht te stellen.  ( 8 min )

Een Duitse rechtbank heeft besloten dat voormalig Volkswagen-topman Martin Winterkorn opnieuw moet terechtstaan voor zijn rol in het zogeheten dieselschandaal. Winterkorn wordt volgens de aanklacht, die in 2019 al is ingediend, verdacht van marktmanipulatie.  ( 8 min )

Een Duitse rechtbank heeft donderdag besloten dat voormalig topman van Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn opnieuw terecht moet staan voor zijn rol in het zogeheten dieselschandaal. Winterkorn wordt volgens de aanklacht, die in 2019 al werd ingediend, verdacht van marktmanipulatie.  ( 8 min )

De premies voor autoverzekeringen zijn in het afgelopen jaar flink gestegen. Gedurende het jaar ging de gemiddelde premie met bijna 8 procent omhoog.  ( 8 min )

Een Nederlandse claimorganisatie wil ruim 50 miljoen euro aan schadevergoeding claimen van autofabrikant Daihatsu. Recent is naar buiten gekomen dat het Japanse merk sinds 1989 heeft gesjoemeld met de resultaten van crashtests.  ( 9 min )

Maersk laat bijna al zijn schepen weer via de Rode Zee en het Suezkanaal varen. Vanwege aanvallen van Jemenitische Houthi-rebellen op vrachtschepen besloot de containervervoerder eerder deze maand de Rode Zee te mijden.  ( 9 min )

Donderdag is de eerste dag dat er vuurwerk mag worden verkocht in Nederland. Hoewel veel gemeenten dit jaar een afsteekverbod hebben, is het al behoorlijk druk in vuurwerkwinkels.  ( 9 min )

De Verenigde Staten hebben woensdag een steunpakket ter waarde van zo'n 225 miljoen euro voor Oekraïne goedgekeurd. Daarmee komt voorlopig een einde aan de Amerikaanse steun voor Oekraïne. Over nieuwe steunpakketten wordt flink ruzie gemaakt in het Amerikaanse Congres.  ( 9 min )

Vanaf 1 januari kan je geen sigaretten en andere tabakswaren meer kopen bij Albert Heijn. Hoewel tabaksverkoop bij supermarkten pas per 1 juli verboden is, stopt de grootste supermarktketen van Nederland er een half jaar eerder mee.  ( 9 min )

Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste wijzigingen van de hypotheekregels voor jou op een rijtje.  ( 10 min )

Zeker twee mensen zijn gewond geraakt nadat een vrachtschip op de Zwarte Zee op een mijn is gevaren. Dat melden de Oekraïense strijdkrachten. Een van de gewonden moest naar het ziekenhuis, de ander kreeg medische hulp aan boord.  ( 8 min )

Voor eind december moet je bepalen of je komend jaar overstapt naar een andere zorgverzekering. In de laatste vijf dagen van het jaar loopt het storm bij vergelijkingssites, waar je kunt kijken welke zorgverzekering het best bij jou past.  ( 10 min )

Voor eind december moet je bepalen of je komend jaar overstapt naar een andere zorgverzekering. In de laatste vijf dagen van het jaar loopt het storm bij vergelijkingssites, waar je kunt kijken welke zorgverzekering het best bij jou past.  ( 10 min )

Duizenden Argentijnen zijn woensdag in Buenos Aires de straat opgegaan om te protesteren tegen een decreet van president Javier Milei. Zij vinden de economische wetsvoorstellen die erin staan te ingrijpend. Milei wil onder meer maximale huurprijzen afschaffen.  ( 9 min )

Verlopen hotelvouchers van Fletcher Hotels kunnen alsnog worden ingewisseld bij de hotelketen. Ook zijn nieuwe vouchers voortaan langer geldig. Fletcher besloot hiertoe nadat de Consumentenbond had gedreigd met een rechtszaak tegen het bedrijf.  ( 8 min )

De vuurwerkverkoop start donderdag. Winkels met een speciale vergunning mogen vanaf vandaag drie dagen lang vuurwerk verkopen. Op 31 december kun je geen vuurwerk meer kopen, omdat Oudjaarsdag dit jaar op een zondag valt.  ( 9 min )

De Oostenrijkse ingenieur Gaston Glock is woensdag op 94-jarige leeftijd overleden. Glock ontwierp een van de best verkochte handwapens ter wereld en gaf het zijn naam.  ( 8 min )

Met nog een paar dagen tot het nieuwe jaar, is het goed nu nog even te kijken wat er duurder wordt in 2024. NU.nl zet voor je op een rijtje wat je beter nu nog kan inslaan in de supermarkt.  ( 10 min )

De gemiddelde loonstijging die dit jaar in cao's is afgesproken, komt uit op 7,1 procent. Dat is de grootste verhoging in zeker veertig jaar, meldt werkgeversorganisatie AWVN. Hoewel organisatie de wens voor hogere lonen begrijpt, hoopt ze dat in nieuwe cao's ook naar andere problemen wordt gekeken.  ( 11 min )

See why the concept of productivity is so crucial to understanding economic growth, and why a standard of living directly corresponds to productivity.  ( 24 min )

Learn about open interest, a concept used to confirm trends and trend reversals for futures and options contracts.  ( 25 min )

A bearish abandoned baby is a type of candlestick pattern identified by traders to signal a reversal in the current uptrend.  ( 23 min )

The Nasdaq Capital Market is a listing tier for small cap companies.  ( 22 min )

Financial security means having money to cover your expenses, emergencies, and retirement. Read 10 financial security tips for a comfortable future.  ( 25 min )

Unions don't have the membership numbers they once did, but they are still a vital part of many industries. Here are the most unionized industries.  ( 25 min )

Learn the five common mistakes that foreign exchange day traders often make in an attempt to boost returns.  ( 22 min )

U.S. equities made small gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.1%, as the market continued to be fueled by optimism about possible Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024.  ( 18 min )

Returns are declining as a percentage of sales, a new report shows, but retailers are hardening up refund policies as fraud and abuse are on the rise.  ( 21 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.79% from Climate First Bank for 8 months, 5.75% from INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months, and three 5.70% offers ranging from 7 to 14 months.  ( 20 min )

A weak currency's value has depreciated significantly over time against other currencies. This can happen for several reasons but economic fundamentals play a role.  ( 23 min )

Exotic currencies are currencies that are thinly traded in foreign exchange markets and are not widely used in global financial transactions.  ( 20 min )

After sinking last winter, mortgage rates shot up to 23-year high levels this fall. Fortunately for home buyers, rates have since shed more than a percentage point.  ( 18 min )

The conversion rate is used to calculate how much of one currency can be exchanged for another.  ( 21 min )

Negative carry is a situation in which the cost of holding a security exceeds the yield earned, resulting in a loss for the investor.  ( 22 min )

NZD/USD is the abbreviation for the New Zealand dollar and U.S. dollar currency pair.  ( 21 min )

Cytokinetics Inc. reported positive results Wednesday from a key Phase 3 study of its experimental drug to treat heart disease.  ( 19 min )

Understand the different meanings of the term "drawdown" as it applies within the contexts of trading and banking.  ( 21 min )

Capitalist and socialist economies are very different; capitalism relies on the markets, while socialism relies on government planning. Each system has its pros and cons.  ( 27 min )

Shares of companies in the cryptocurrency industry took off Wednesday as the rally in digital currencies continued.  ( 18 min )

Personal loan rates moved down by 2 basis points this week to 23.03% after breaching 23% for the first time in 2023 two weeks ago.  ( 21 min )

If you're trying to decide between a a career as an investment banker or a trader, you'll want to learn about the key differences between the two career paths.  ( 23 min )

A floor may refer to the lowest acceptable limit, the lowest guaranteed limit, or the physical space where trading occurs.  ( 23 min )

Think you're ready to quit your day job and become a full-time trader? These tips will help you determine your area of expertise.  ( 26 min )

With its unique relationship to the Japanese yen, the AUD is an important currency for FX traders.  ( 26 min )

A free lunch is a gift of goods or services without cost. In financial investing, it's a profit without the risk.  ( 24 min )

A job market is a market in which employers search for employees and employees search for jobs. It alludes to the competition and interplay between different labor forces.  ( 24 min )

If you want the best salary you can get, you need to understand when and how to negotiate. Otherwise, the wrong negotiation strategies can backfire and deter your career.  ( 24 min )

A value trap is an investment that looks attractively underpriced but may be a poor investment.  ( 22 min )

The New York Times claims that "using The Times’s content without payment to create products that substitute for The Times" makes the chatbot a competitor and steals readers.  ( 20 min )

Opening a CD should be decided based on when you'll need the money and whether you think interest rates will rise or fall in the future.  ( 21 min )

Once the Federal Reserve's asset purchases have ensured an economic recovery, the central bank must choose how to reduce its holdings.  ( 27 min )

U.S. equities were little changed but higher at midday as the pre-Christmas rally that sent the markets soared eased.  ( 18 min )

A handle is the whole number part of a price quote. Discover more about the term "handle" here.  ( 20 min )

Tesla is reportedly set to revamp its most popular vehicle, the Model Y, at its factory in Shanghai.  ( 19 min )

Research before choosing a forex broker and investing on the exchange. All U.S. forex brokers must register with the National Futures Association.  ( 30 min )

Both 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have kept within a few basis points of their lowest levels since May, while jumbo 30-year rates are at a June low.  ( 20 min )

SoftBank said it will receive more than 48 million shares of T-Mobile U.S. as part of the agreement that allowed T-Mobile to purchase telecom rival Sprint.  ( 18 min )

Freddie Mac reports more growth in the “lock-in effect,” with homeowners now saving as much as $66,000 thanks to lower mortgage rates.  ( 20 min )

A daily chart is a graph of data points, where each point represents the security's price action for a specific day of trading.  ( 22 min )

This trading strategy is an excellent limited-risk strategy that can be widely used.  ( 23 min )

A not-held order gives the broker or floor trader the time and price discretion to get the best possible price.  ( 21 min )

Gain a thorough understanding of factors that affect price and how it is essential in options trading.  ( 24 min )

Options are available in almost every type of investment. Two types of options are available to retail forex traders for currency option trading.  ( 20 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth monitoring today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 21 min )

From bank failures to high mortgage rates to student loan repayments, there were plenty of stories in 2023 that affected people's wallets.  ( 24 min )

An Apple design executive departs as the company is fighting a ban on sales of certain Apple Watch models, while Tesla is ready to launch a revamped version of its Model Y from its Shanghai plant. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

Artificial intelligence (AI) has burst into the public consciousness in the past year. In 2024, it could transform the way businesses everywhere operate.  ( 21 min )

Nonlinear regression is a form of regression analysis in which data fit to a model is expressed as a mathematical function.  ( 21 min )

A flip generally refers to a dramatic directional change in the positioning of investments.  ( 21 min )

As of 2021, India has the sixth-largest nominal GDP and the third-largest purchasing power parity (PPP) in the world.  ( 27 min )

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General Motors has sued the city of San Francisco, seeking to recover more than $100 million, alleging that it was charged a higher tax bill than warranted because its Cruise self-driving car unit was improperly used to make the calculations. In the case filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco, GM is seeking $108 million in back taxes over the course of seven years, as well as $13 million in penalties and interest, according to the complaint. The Detroit automaker said San Francisco-based Cruise is operated separately from GM, generates only a minimal amount of sales and should not be used to calculate GM’s liabilities in the city where the parent company has a limited presence.  ( 35 min )

Investing in this dividend stock could generate significant passive income for dividend stock investors in 2024 and beyond.  ( 35 min )

SoFi Technologies has numerous growth opportunities set for 2024.  ( 34 min )

The battle for the best AI stock in 2024 could have enormous implications for investors worldwide.  ( 35 min )

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Some big changes are in store for Social Security in 2024, including a top benefit approaching $5,000 a month, and higher taxes for some.  ( 35 min )

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Growth stock investors could be in for an excellent year in 2024.  ( 35 min )

A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Alibaba's bid to dismiss a lawsuit over the alleged sale by various merchants of counterfeit versions of the popular children's toy Squishmallows on its online platforms. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman in Manhattan said Kelly Toys, whose parent Jazwares is owned by billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, plausibly alleged that Alibaba knew about and contributed to the merchants' infringement of its copyrights and trademarks. Kelly Toys said the sale of counterfeits on Alibaba has persisted despite six earlier lawsuits to stop it, with Alibaba ignoring its own "three-strike" policies and awarding some infringing merchants "Gold Supplier" and "Verified" status.  ( 34 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US bonds rallied, with yields on benchmark debt falling more than 10 basis points on the day, after strong demand for a sale of five-year securities boosted investor confidence.Most Read from BloombergThe Late-Night Email to Tim Cook That Set the Apple Watch Saga in MotionChinese Carmaker Overtakes Tesla as World’s Most Popular EV MakerTesla Plans Revamp of Smash Hit Model Y From China PlantApple’s iPhone Design Chief Enlisted by Jony Ive, Sam Altman to Work on AI DevicesGhost Shi  ( 34 min )

Check out two market-beating winners in Wall Street's recent rally. These high-octane growth companies have massive prospects.  ( 37 min )

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Warren Buffett was richer than Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and Alphabet's cofounders before their fortunes turned this year.  ( 36 min )

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Retirement planning is an intricate process that requires understanding and integrating various income sources. Imagine the following financial scenario: You have a $1 million Roth individual retirement account (IRA), an annual state or local pension averaging $22,172 and a Social Security benefit that amounts to $1,827 per month. Will this be enough to retire at age 62? Don't Miss: You asked, we answered: Can living off interest from a $1 million investment support my retirement dreams? Hot tak  ( 35 min )

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The valuation on chip king Nvidia doesn't look too out of whack with future reality, contends one veteran tech analyst.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- At about 1 a.m. California time in 2013, a scientist emailed Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook with an irresistible pitch.Most Read from BloombergChinese Carmaker Overtakes Tesla as World’s Most Popular EV MakerThe Late-Night Email to Tim Cook That Set the Apple Watch Saga in MotionTesla Plans Revamp of Smash Hit Model Y From China PlantApple’s iPhone Design Chief Enlisted by Jony Ive, Sam Altman to Work on AI DevicesGhost Ships at Reawakened North Korea Port Put Ukraine  ( 40 min )

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Apple scored a victory on Wednesday as a U.S. appeals court paused a government commission's import ban on some of its popular Apple smartwatches following a patent dispute with medical-technology firm Masimo. The tech giant had filed an emergency request for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to halt the order after appealing the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) decision that it had infringed Masimo's patents. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration declined to veto the ban on Dec. 26, allowing it to take effect.  ( 35 min )

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Coinbase Global and MicroStrategy were leading a raft of cryptocurrency-related stocks higher on Wednesday. The companies are among those being boosted by Bitcoin’s rally.  ( 20 min )

Nvidia stock has more than tripled this year. The charts point to more upside.  ( 40 min )

Wall Street is uber-bullish on these two Ark Invest holdings.  ( 36 min )

While many companies are scrambling to develop AI expertise, one already has decades of experience in the field.  ( 37 min )

The e-commerce and cloud giant still has a bright future.  ( 37 min )

Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is a critical component of retirement planning. Another essential aspect to consider is what might increase or reduce your benefit amount. A common question is whether retirement income counts as income for Social Security. The answer is no, retirement income such as pension payments, annuity income or investment returns, does not count as earnings for Social Security purposes. This means these sources do not impact the Social Security benefit amoun  ( 35 min )

Crypto traders appear to be waiting for more catalysts ahead of expected regulatory approval of exchange-traded funds that hold Bitcoin.  ( 20 min )

Intriguing potential turned into a real development when a new customer came calling.  ( 36 min )

Which of these top Canadian licensed producers is the better buy?  ( 36 min )

You never know when opportunity will knock. You need a plan.  ( 37 min )

With generous yields and beaten-down shares, investors still have time to buy these two passive income stocks.  ( 37 min )

The FDA places a clinical hold on Iovance’s trial of a lung cancer therapy after the company reports a death potentially related to the treatment.  ( 20 min )

Shares of the crypto trading platform have gained almost 400% this year.  ( 36 min )

Intel's stock has suddenly become one of the hottest trades in tech. Here's why.  ( 36 min )

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If you understand why Buffett bought this stock, its rally makes a lot of sense.  ( 37 min )

Investing all your money in a single stock is never a good idea, but this titan would be a top contender if you had to pick just one ticker for the long haul.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Argentina’s President Javier Milei is considering issuing a perpetual bond to pay a $16 billion lawsuit award stemming from the nationalization of state-run energy company YPF. Most Read from BloombergChinese Carmaker Overtakes Tesla as World’s Most Popular EV MakerTesla Plans Revamp of Smash Hit Model Y From China PlantApple’s iPhone Design Chief Enlisted by Jony Ive, Sam Altman to Work on AI DevicesGhost Ships at Reawakened North Korea Port Put Ukraine in PerilHow Were So Many E  ( 35 min )

These dividend stocks could deliver market-beating total returns in the coming years.  ( 37 min )

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If you’re 65 years old and collecting Social Security, you may wonder if it’s too late to convert your $750,000 traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. The short answer is no – there are no legal restrictions to Roth conversion based on age or income. Practically, however, the decision involves carefully weighing tax implications, healthcare […] The post I'm 65 Years Old With $750k in an IRA. I'm Taking Social Security – Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

This group is suited to thrive in 2024 and beyond.  ( 37 min )

2024 could be a great year for this trio of stocks.  ( 37 min )

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But that's not the reason to buy Disney stock.  ( 36 min )

The growing demand for memory chips thanks to the proliferation of AI could give this stock a big boost in the new year.  ( 38 min )

Instead of getting caught up in the near-term results, focus on the bigger picture.  ( 36 min )

These magnificent growth stocks are within striking distance of a $2 trillion market capitalization.  ( 38 min )

Which of these disruptive tech companies is the better investment right now?  ( 37 min )

Millennials love these stocks, and so should you.  ( 37 min )

These stocks have significantly underperformed the market. But are they really "cheap"?  ( 37 min )

These companies have exciting products on the way that could see them snap up market share in AI.  ( 37 min )

Tesla, Apple, and Microsoft stand out as the best Magnificent Seven stocks to buy next year.  ( 39 min )

These are easy choices for investors seeking market-beating long-term gains.  ( 36 min )

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management anticipates a significant change to Tesla's business model by 2027.  ( 37 min )

Intel shares extend gains while Apple stock has declined for four straight sessions. A report says Tesla plans a revamped version of the Model Y from its Shanghai plant.  ( 22 min )

A combination of high yields and the strong likelihood of dividend raises in the future make these compelling stocks ready to buy now.  ( 37 min )

When the market offers you a value price on a solid business, it's often a good idea to take it up on that offer.  ( 37 min )

These energy stocks have lots of power to grow in 2024.  ( 37 min )

These dividend stocks can supply income and upside potential in 2024.  ( 38 min )

Among Nvidia, Amazon, DexCom, Shopify, Alphabet, Tesla, Palo Alto Networks, Monster Beverage, and Novo Nordisk, there's a stock-split stock that checks all the right boxes for the Oracle of Omaha.  ( 38 min )

There are new proposed rules from the government that could affect the hydrogen industry. The U.S. Treasury unveiled a rigorous framework for hydrogen producers last week, outlining guidelines to qualify for PTCs (production tax credits) under section 45V. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the US Treasury laid down three must-haves in Electricity Attribute Certificates (EACs) that hydrogen producers need to meet to claim the tax credit: 1) Additionality: The electricity powering hydro  ( 35 min )

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The US is producing way too much oil for OPEC to be able to push prices higher with any more production cuts.  ( 35 min )

U.S. equities made small gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.1%, as the market continued to be fueled by optimism about possible Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024.  ( 1 min )

Shares of companies in the cryptocurrency industry took off Wednesday as the rally in digital currencies continued.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were little changed but higher at midday as the pre-Christmas rally that sent the markets soared eased.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were essentially unchanged Wednesday morning, though record highs are in sight for both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth monitoring today. We discuss why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

An Apple design executive departs as the company is fighting a ban on sales of certain Apple Watch models, while Tesla is ready to launch a revamped version of its Model Y from its Shanghai plant. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

De Oostenrijkse ingenieur Gaston Glock is woensdag op 94-jarige leeftijd overleden. Glock ontwierp één van de best verkochte handwapens ter wereld en gaf deze zijn naam.  ( 8 min )

Het minimumloon in Turkije wordt volgend jaar met bijna de helft (49 procent) verhoogd. Met de forse verhoging wil de Turkse overheid de druk op de bevolking, die nog steeds te maken heeft met sterk stijgende kosten voor levensonderhoud, verlichten.  ( 9 min )

Het personeel van de Eiffeltoren staakt. Daarom is de iconische toren in Parijs woensdag gesloten. Medewerkers zijn het niet eens met de manier waarop het monument wordt beheerd, meldt de Franse vakbond CGT in een verklaring.  ( 8 min )

De Chinese autofabrikant BYD staat op het punt Tesla in te halen als wereldleider op het gebied van de verkoop van elektrische voertuigen. Het relatief onbekende automerk is bezig met een opmars in Europa.  ( 8 min )

Het personeel van de Eiffeltoren staakt. Daarom is de iconische toren in Parijs woensdag gesloten. Medewerkers zijn het niet eens met de manier waarop het monument wordt beheerd, meldt de Franse vakbond CGT in een verklaring.  ( 8 min )

De Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport heeft 20,5 procent van het geteste siervuurwerk voor consumenten afgekeurd. Vorig jaar was ook een vijfde van het zogenoemde F2-vuurwerk niet veilig genoeg.  ( 5 min )

In verschillende delen van het land zorgt de verhoogde waterstand voor overlast. Boeren maken zich grote zorgen over de gevolgen van het hoge water. Vooral de oogst van aardappelen en suikerbieten dreigt in gevaar te komen.  ( 9 min )

De Europese gasprijs is woensdag flink opgelopen. Door de vrees voor een escalatie van de oorlog tussen Israël en Hamas is de prijs voor de levering van gas in januari met ruim 7 procent gestegen.  ( 9 min )

In 2023 was er weer meer voedselhulp nodig in Nederland, meldt het Rode Kruis. De hulporganisatie deelde dit jaar 254.983 boodschappenkaarten uit, een stijging van 18 procent ten opzichte van 2022.  ( 10 min )

De grootste kerncentrale ter wereld mag binnenkort waarschijnlijk weer open. De Japanse centrale Kashiwazaki-Kariwa ging in 2021 dicht, omdat de die volgens Tokio niet veilig genoeg was. Nu zouden de problemen zijn opgelost.  ( 9 min )

De grootste kerncentrale ter wereld mag binnenkort waarschijnlijk weer open. De Japanse centrale Kashiwazaki-Kariwa ging in 2021 dicht, omdat de die volgens Tokio niet veilig genoeg was. Nu zouden de problemen zijn opgelost.  ( 8 min )

Toyota heeft niet eerder zoveel auto's verkocht als in november. De grootste autofabrikant ter wereld verkocht vorige maand wereldwijd ruim 986.000 auto's.  ( 8 min )

Een hoger loon is vaak de uitkomst van cao-onderhandelingen, maar niet ieder bedrijf hanteert een cao. Hoe zorg je voor loonsverhoging als je werkgever geen cao heeft?  ( 9 min )

De benzineprijs aan de Nederlandse pomp valt dit jaar waarschijnlijk zo'n 6 procent hoger uit ten opzichte van Oudjaarsdag 2022. Met nog een paar dagen te gaan tot de jaarwisseling staat de landelijke adviesprijs dinsdag op 2,054 euro.  ( 8 min )

Returns are declining as a percentage of sales, a new report shows, but retailers are hardening up refund policies as fraud and abuse are on the rise.  ( 1 min )

Cytokinetics Inc. reported positive results Wednesday from a key Phase 3 study of its experimental drug to treat heart disease.  ( 1 min )

The New York Times claims that "using The Times’s content without payment to create products that substitute for The Times" makes the chatbot a competitor and steals readers.  ( 1 min )

SoftBank said it will receive more than 48 million shares of T-Mobile U.S. as part of the agreement that allowed T-Mobile to purchase telecom rival Sprint.  ( 1 min )

Tesla is reportedly set to revamp its most popular vehicle, the Model Y, at its factory in Shanghai.  ( 1 min )

Fast-food workers in the state are set to get a pay bump of close to 30% in April as the minimum wages rises from $16 to $20 an hour.  ( 35 min )

Artificial intelligence (AI) could again be the hottest investing trend in 2024.  ( 34 min )

The Oracle of Omaha has an uncanny ability to pick stocks that add shareholder value in the long term.  ( 34 min )

EV sales grew 50% in 2023. Hurray?  ( 36 min )

Even after a recent rally, Nio stock is still down roughly 87% from its high.  ( 35 min )

Many investors wonder if Nvidia could continue riding the AI wave for several years more.  ( 34 min )

This dividend stock employs an asset-light business model that leaves plenty of cash to pay dividends.  ( 35 min )

The coveted $1 trillion market capitalization club has been reached by relatively few companies.  ( 35 min )

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After 20 years, no amount of tax hikes or spending cuts could prevent default "whether explicitly or implicitly," according to Penn Wharton.  ( 35 min )

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Explore how smart investors can capitalize on two tech stocks flying under Wall Street's radar.  ( 38 min )

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International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) closed at $162.23 at the end of the trading session on Dec. 15. The New York-headquartered technology corporation filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending Sept. 30 in the last week of October. According to the filing, IBM's cash dividends for the nine months ended Sept. 30 were $4.5 billion. Cash dividends for the quarter were $1.66 per share and a cumulative $4.97 per share for the first three quarters of the year. Using $4.97 per share for thr  ( 36 min )

Nikola CEO Steve Girsky knows the challenges the electric truck maker faces but points to 2024 as the company's best year. The post Exclusive: Nikola CEO Girsky upbeat despite myriad challenges appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 38 min )

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Experts think the US shale drilling boom will continue, boosting the world's supply of oil.  ( 36 min )

Intel is on track to get another massive round of government support -- this time from outside the U.S.  ( 35 min )

Entrepreneur and real estate mogul Grant Cardone has developed a unique approach to managing his finances and investments. In a recent TikTok video, Cardone revealed his strategy of “going broke” twice a year to reduce taxable income. “Two times a year I go broke because you don’t want a bunch of this sitting around (showing a stack of cash) because it gets taxed,” said Cardone, who has reported net worth of $600 million. He told viewers he purchased two helicopters, each costing between $10 and  ( 35 min )

Nio Day 2023 impressed observers with a new executive flagship sedan.  ( 35 min )

The economic landscape in the United States presents a challenging scenario for Americans nearing retirement. The convergence of inflation, high interest rates and an unpredictable stock market has significantly impacted retirement plans. Despite a decrease in inflation, concerns about income keeping pace with rising costs persist. Questions about the adequacy of Social Security benefits add to the uncertainty. Social Security, often considered the bedrock of retirement income, offers limited re  ( 35 min )

Wall Street analysts are trimming their earnings estimates for Chevron Corp and employees are preparing for potential job cuts as a series of operational setbacks are poised to bleed into 2024. Chevron in 2023 was hit by reversals at two key oil producing regions - the U.S. Permian and Kazakhstan - and its hopes for a quick approval of a $53 billion acquisition of rival Hess Corp have dimmed. The company's shares year to date are down 15%, lagging the stock performance at its four big rivals - BP, Exxon Mobil, Shell and TotalEnergies.  ( 36 min )

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Is it a viable plan to use my 401(k) for the eight years between retirement (age 62) and the max payout age for Social Security (age 70)? I have about $750,000 and I’m planning to take about $1,700 per month. I already have a pension of about $1,500 per month. –Lynne Waiting to file for […] The post Ask an Advisor: Should I Delay Social Security and Rely on My 401(k) for 8 Years? I Have $750k in Savings and a Pension appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

The Chinese carmaker could have a promising 2024 if it can deliver.  ( 34 min )

When it comes to rare-earth elements (REEs), lithium stands out because of its usefulness and potential value. That's why the Department of Energy (DOE) was jumping for joy when it discovered what is believed to be the world's largest supply of lithium beneath California's Salton Sea. The estimated 18 million-ton motherlode could be worth up to $540 billion and meet America's demand for decades to come. In the 1990s, lithium was perhaps most famous for being the title of a hit song by the band N  ( 36 min )

The silly season is upon us. Not the holidays – but the election. We’re less than 11 months out from the Presidential vote, and the first primary, the Iowa GOP caucus, is less than 30 days away. Election years are the ‘known unknown’ of the US economy. We know they’re coming, we know the results can change everything, we know that every economic sector will react differently – but we never truly know how those changes will shake out. This cyclical truth of politics and financial markets informs  ( 38 min )

Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.  ( 35 min )

Some of the biggest gainers of 2023 can repeat the feat in the year ahead.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Marcel Telles, the billionaire Brazilian investor who cofounded buyout firm 3G Capital Inc., donated his stake in brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev SA to his son Max in a major step toward succession planning.Most Read from BloombergGoldman’s Painful 2023 Lesson on China Forces Rethink of Emerging MarketsS&P 500 Trades Within a Whisker of All-Time High: Markets WrapChina Is Softening Stance on Gaming After $80 Billion RoutBank of Russia Governor Says She Is Bracing for More SanctionsTel  ( 35 min )

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These growth stocks could outpace the next bull market.  ( 37 min )

This well-proven stock of a long-established company is far too easy to overlook, which would be a mistake.  ( 36 min )

Intel's manufacturing endeavors just got a massive boost of confidence.  ( 34 min )

Fintech giant PayPal has had a significant shift in management.  ( 34 min )

These companies can provide investors with long-term stability and reliability.  ( 37 min )

A unique combination of rising dividends and increasing stock prices could enrich retirees and those saving for retirement.  ( 37 min )

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Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS) shares are trading higher after it disclosed receiving a preliminary acquisition proposal from Nano Dimension Ltd (NASDAQ: NNDM) last week. NNDM intends to buy all the remaining outstanding shares that it currently doesn't own for $16.50 per share in cash. In September, SSYS' Board of directors disclosed that they had initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives for the company. SSYS' Board will review and consider Nano's unsolicited preliminary proposal, re  ( 34 min )

Experts predict that everyone will grasp the difference between “where work happens” and “how work happens” problems next year.  ( 36 min )

The acquisition fills an immediate need with some extras to boot.  ( 37 min )

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) stock is trading higher Tuesday amid reports of China approving 105 domestic games following recent industry restrictions that caused an $80 billion market downturn. The approved titles included games from top publishers Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC: TCEHY) and NetEase Inc (NASDAQ: NTES), indicating a potential easing pressure on these companies, Bloomberg reports. However, concerns intensified last Friday when the National Press and Publication Administra  ( 35 min )

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You can build long-term wealth on Wall Street with these three magnificent stocks.  ( 37 min )

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Bristol Myers Squibb will acquire RayzeBio for $62.50 a share in cash.  ( 20 min )

Palantir's recent financial metrics may not reflect how it will perform in 2024.  ( 36 min )

These investments seem pretty vulnerable right now.  ( 36 min )

This trio of stocks will accelerate your path to retiring comfortably.  ( 37 min )

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Bristol Myers Squibb has struck a $4.1 billion deal to buy radiopharmaceutical therapeutics company RayzeBio.  ( 26 min )

Plug Power's stock has dropped like a rock for a reason.  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- He may be headed to prison next year after pleading guilty to US criminal charges in November, yet 2023 held a silver lining for former Binance Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao: His estimated wealth ballooned by almost $25 billion this year.Most Read from BloombergApple to Fight Watch Ban in Court After White House Declines to ActS&P 500 Trades Within a Whisker of All-Time High: Markets WrapHow Were So Many Economists So Wrong About the Recession?Goldman’s Pain  ( 37 min )

Monthly payments, a high yield, and a resilient model make this a top dividend stock.  ( 36 min )

EV charging companies have fallen from lofty valuations amid concerns mount about their profitability.  ( 28 min )

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Nvidia and Alphabet are two of the most popular AI investments right now.  ( 36 min )

Start the new year right with these balanced buys.  ( 37 min )

These dividend stocks could start their own bull run in 2024 as their headwind fades.  ( 37 min )

EV credits aren't going to be as easy to come by in 2024.  ( 36 min )

The oil and gas industry went on a $250 billion buying spree in 2023, taking advantage of companies' high stock prices to secure lower-cost reserves and prepare for the next upheaval in an industry likely to undergo more consolidation. A surge in oil demand as world economies shook off the pandemic downturn has stoked acquirers' enthusiasm. Exxon Mobil, Chevron Corp and Occidental Petroleum made acquisitions worth a total of $135 billion in 2023.  ( 37 min )

These three companies have deep competitive advantages and high returns on capital.  ( 38 min )

Apple has a wonderful business. But is it a wonderful stock right now?  ( 36 min )

These winners continue to generate tons of profits and cash flow.  ( 36 min )

Investing in Warren Buffett's favorite stock would be a mistake.  ( 36 min )

AstraZeneca’s acquisition of Gracell is expected to close in te first quarter of 2024.  ( 20 min )

Sometimes, there are more important uses for your money than simply letting it grow untouched.  ( 35 min )

From deadlines and deductions to brackets and your refund, here are answers to common questions about the 2024 tax season.  ( 36 min )

Not every stock is taken along for the ride during a bull market.  ( 39 min )

Wall Street analysts foresee up to 316% upside in three fast-paced companies in the new year.  ( 38 min )

This growth stock uses artificial intelligence to recommend more engaging content.  ( 34 min )

Shanghai-based Gracell Biotechnologies is being acquired by AstraZeneca in a deal valued at up to $1.2 billion, a report says Synopsys and Ansys are in merger talks, and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe agrees to buy a minority stake in Manchester United soccer club.  ( 23 min )

Israel's government agreed to give Intel Corp a $3.2 billion grant for new $25 billion chip plant it plans to build in southern Israel, both sides said on Tuesday. The news comes as Israel remains locked in a war with Palestinian militant group Hamas in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The expansion plan for its Kiryat Gat site is an "important part of Intel’s efforts to foster a more resilient global supply chain, alongside the company’s ongoing and planned manufacturing investments in Europe and the United States," Intel said in a statement.  ( 35 min )

Daihatsu, a unit of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., has shut down production lines at all its four factories in Japan while transport ministry officials investigate improper tests for safety certifications. The shutdown as of Tuesday comes a week after Daihatsu Motor Co. announced it was suspending all vehicle shipments in and outside Japan after finding improper testing involving 64 models. The safety test irregularities earlier this year triggered an independent panel investigation, which found widespread and systematic problems at Daihatsu.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Iron ore rallied to its highest since June 2022, showing Beijing’s efforts to stem the property market’s decline in recent months may be paying dividends.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Softening Stance on Gaming After $80 Billion RoutEthiopia Fails to Pay Coupon, Becoming Latest African DefaulterGoldman’s Painful 2023 Lesson on China Forces Rethink of Emerging MarketsStock Futures Rise, Dollar Weakens in Thin Trading: Markets WrapBank of Russia Governor Says She Is Bracing for M  ( 34 min )

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Asian markets were mostly higher in holiday-thinned trading on Tuesday, with some markets in the region closed for holidays. Shanghai’s benchmark led losses in Asia on heavy selling of technology and computer chip-related shares as worries revived over trade tensions with the U.S. and other western countries.  ( 35 min )

AstraZeneca has agreed to buy Gracell Biotechnologies for a transaction value of $1.2 billion, as part of the former’s efforts to grow its cell therapies business.  ( 27 min )

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A slew of smaller Chinese gaming companies have announced share buybacks - plans seen as an attempt to reassure investors after the market was spooked by regulatory moves to clamp down on consumer spending on games. Last Friday, regulators published draft rules that would ban online games from giving players rewards if they log in every day, if they spend on a game for the first time or if they spend several times on a game consecutively. All are common incentive mechanisms in online games.  ( 34 min )

Gold-mining stocks haven’t been able to keep up with gold prices—but this may be the year that changes for Barrick Gold.  ( 20 min )

The smartest strategy for investors in Chinese assets this year: Do something else.  ( 28 min )

Gold prices rose in holiday-thinned trade on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar and bond yields weakened on growing prospects for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve as early as March next year. "Gold prices have resumed their upside into the new week, after receiving the go-ahead from softer-than-expected U.S. personal consumption expenditure data last Friday, which validates the dovish rate expectations priced by markets," IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong said. "As long as the trend in economic data remains, gold prices may eye another break of the upper consolidation range at the $2,080 level ahead," Yeap added.  ( 35 min )

Shares of Infosys fell 2% on Tuesday after the company said that an unnamed global company, which had signed a $1.5 billion deal focused on artificial intelligence solutions, decided to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IT giant.  ( 34 min )

Asian stocks traded tentatively on Tuesday, while the dollar lurked near a five-month low as cooling U.S. inflation bolstered bets the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates soon. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.18% higher, on course for a 1.6% gain this year. Japan's Nikkei eased 0.07% but remains the best performing Asian stock market with a 27% gain for the year.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s head of global currency, rates and emerging-markets strategy says he’s learned two main main lessons from one of the biggest — and most-common — bad calls of 2023: the bet on post-pandemic China’s reopening boom.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Softening Stance on Gaming After $80 Billion RoutBank of Russia Governor Says She Is Bracing for More SanctionsEthiopia Fails to Pay Coupon, Becoming Latest African DefaulterManchester United Saga Ends With $1.3 B  ( 35 min )

Contracts for differences are flexible, highly leverageable trading instruments. They offer potentially outsized returns accompanied by noteworthy risks.  ( 22 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.79% from Climate First Bank for 8 months, 5.75% from INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months, and three 5.70% offers ranging from 7 to 14 months.  ( 20 min )

The OTCQB is the middle tier of the three marketplaces for trading over-the-counter (OTC) stocks operated by the OTC Markets Group.  ( 21 min )

Senkou Span B is one of five components of the Ichimoku Cloud indicator and, along with Span A, can be used to indicate support and resistance areas.  ( 22 min )

The law of supply and demand explains how changes in a product's market price relate to its supply and demand.  ( 28 min )

U.S. equities continued their December rally following the Christmas break, with the S&P 500 rising 0.4% and nearing its all-time high.  ( 18 min )

The Biden administration chose not to reverse a ruling against Apple that determined its smartwatches violate Masimo's patent rights.  ( 19 min )

The PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX) is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 30 semiconductor companies.  ( 22 min )

The carry trade has generated positive returns over the years and it's become popular among individual investors. It works on the adage of buying low and selling high.  ( 29 min )

The price of oil jumped Tuesday on continuing worries about attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels from Yemen related to the response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.  ( 19 min )

A high-deductible health plan is a health insurance plan that can save you money with lower premiums and a tax break on health savings accounts.  ( 28 min )

Ex-rights are stock shares that are trading but without rights attached because they've either expired, been transferred, or been exercised.  ( 21 min )

A bullish belt hold is a single bar Japanese candlestick pattern that suggests a possible reversal of the prevailing downtrend.  ( 22 min )

An order-driven market is where buyers and sellers display their intended buy or sell prices, along with amounts of a security they wish to buy or sell.  ( 21 min )

The similarities between Chaikin money flow and the money flow index end with the idea that they are both commonly used by active traders to monitor the flow of money and/or momentum.  ( 21 min )

Advances and declines refer to the proportion of stocks that closed up versus down relative to the prior day's prices.  ( 21 min )

The three components of the force index are direction of price change, extent of the change, and trading volume. It is used as a trading tool.  ( 22 min )

Q is a former Nasdaq symbol that, if appearing at the end of a stock's ticker symbol, specified that a particular company was in bankruptcy proceedings.  ( 20 min )

Learn to trade in the direction of short-term momentum.  ( 24 min )

Consumer spending is the amount of money spent on consumption goods in an economy.  ( 24 min )

2023 was a pivotal year for bitcoin and cryptocurrency market news, as signs emerged that the industry is gaining mainstream acceptance.  ( 21 min )

"Short exempt" refers to a short sale order exempted from the uptick rule regulated under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Regulation SHO.  ( 22 min )

Bank of America offers many personal financial products, including savings accounts. See if Bank of America’s rates are attractive enough for your deposit.  ( 24 min )

Trading can be a lucrative business, but sometimes it can come at a price. So how do you get access to research and stocks without paying through the roof?  ( 23 min )

Learn about the forces driving the Chinese economy. China has the second largest GDP in the world but is not as developed as others in the top 10.  ( 26 min )

Learn about the various types of licenses a hedge fund manager needs to legally operate a hedge fund.  ( 25 min )

Bristol Myers Squibb announced it was buying RayzeBio for $4.1 billion, its second multibillion- dollar acquisition in less than a week.  ( 20 min )

U.S. equities continued their pre-Christmas rally into the last week of 2023, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all up.  ( 18 min )

Discover the duties and responsibilities of a portfolio manager, along with education, training and skills requirements, and salary expectations.  ( 24 min )

The Israeli government has given Intel $3.2 billion in incentives to expand its chip manufacturing in the country.  ( 18 min )

Employers can offer a 401(k), a SEP IRA, or SIMPLE IRA, while individuals can set up a traditional or Roth IRA. But the differences don’t stop there.  ( 31 min )

Though they've crept up a handful of basis points, 30-year and 15-year new purchase mortgage rates are keeping near their lowest averages since May.  ( 20 min )

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index accelerated at its fastest pace of the year in October, moving higher by 4.8% year-over-year.  ( 19 min )

Batch trading refers to an accumulation of orders that are executed simultaneously.  ( 21 min )

Investors keep an eye on the big picture by watching the key economic indicators. Here are the numbers that the pros watch from month to month.  ( 23 min )

If you’re one of many people reeling at how quickly your insurance bills are rising, don’t just blame inflation—blame climate change.  ( 20 min )

These 3 charts are worth watching on Tuesday. We look at the reasons why and identify important technical levels to watch.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Intel jumped after announcing it received a $3.2 billion grant for an Israeli chip making facility, while British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe agreed to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

The tepid U.S. market for IPOs, which has been battered by rising interest rates and other challenges, shows little sign of strengthening heading into 2024—despite intense interest in AI companies.  ( 21 min )

"Buy to open" is a term used by many brokerages to represent the opening of a long call or put position in options transactions.  ( 22 min )

A discrete distribution is a statistical distribution that shows the probabilities of outcomes with finite values.  ( 27 min )

Microeconomics is a branch of economics that analyzes market behavior of individuals and firms in order to understand their decision-making processes.  ( 27 min )

The Biden administration chose not to reverse a ruling against Apple that determined its smartwatches violate Masimo's patent rights.  ( 1 min )

Bristol Myers Squibb announced it was buying RayzeBio for $4.1 billion, its second multibillion- dollar acquisition in less than a week.  ( 1 min )

The Israeli government has given Intel $3.2 billion in incentives to expand its chip manufacturing in the country.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities continued their December rally following the Christmas break, with the S&P 500 rising 0.4% and nearing its all-time high.  ( 1 min )

The price of oil jumped Tuesday on continuing worries about attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels from Yemen related to the response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities continued their pre-Christmas rally into the last week of 2023, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all up.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures moved slightly higher Tuesday as the holiday-shortened trading week got underway, as investors hope that U.S. stocks can extend an eight-session winning streak.  ( 1 min )

The tepid U.S. market for IPOs, which has been battered by rising interest rates and other challenges, shows little sign of strengthening heading into 2024—despite intense interest in AI companies.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Intel jumped after announcing it received a $3.2 billion grant for an Israeli chip making facility, while British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe agreed to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

These 3 charts are worth watching on Tuesday. We look at the reasons why and identify important technical levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

De luchthaven Sabiha Gökçen in Istanboel heeft er een nieuwe startbaan bij. Maandag verrichte de Turkse president Recep Tayyip Erdogan de openingsceremonie. De aanleg van de nieuwe baan heeft 970 miljoen euro gekost.  ( 8 min )

De benzineprijs aan de Nederlandse pomp valt dit jaar waarschijnlijk zo'n 6 procent hoger uit ten opzichte van Oudjaarsdag 2022. Met nog een paar dagen te gaan tot aan de jaarwisseling staat de landelijke adviesprijs dinsdag op 2,054 euro.  ( 8 min )

Nederland blijft kwetsbaar als het gaat om de levering van gas. Daarvoor waarschuwt Gasunie-bestuurder Hans Coenen dinsdag in een interview met De Telegraaf. De gasprijzen zijn veel lager dan eerder, maar volgens Coenen blijven "waakzaamheid en continu energie besparen" nodig.  ( 9 min )

Het inkomen van huishoudens is geen goede graadmeter meer voor armoede. Salarissen en toeslagen stegen afgelopen jaar voor veel huishoudens. Toch zagen hulporganisaties steeds meer mensen die aanklopten omdat ze niet meer rondkwamen.  ( 13 min )

Het inkomen van huishoudens is geen goede graadmeter meer voor armoede. Salarissen en toeslagen stegen afgelopen jaar voor veel huishoudens. Toch zagen hulporganisaties steeds meer mensen die aanklopten omdat ze niet meer rondkwamen.  ( 13 min )

Gap risk is the risk that a stock's price will fall dramatically between the closing price and the next day's opening price.  ( 21 min )

A tri-star is a three line candlestick pattern that can signal a possible reversal in the current trend, be it bullish or bearish.  ( 20 min )

The Klinger Oscillator is a technical indicator that combines prices movements with volume. The indicator uses divergence and crossovers to generate trade signals.  ( 22 min )

Systematic and cluster sampling differ in how they pull sample points from the population. See our guide to systematic and cluster sampling.  ( 28 min )

Economics is a branch of social science focused on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.  ( 28 min )

Read about a rare but significant candlestick chart pattern: the dragonfly doji. Learn what a dragonfly doji says about a market and how traders react.  ( 22 min )

A swing can either refer to a type of trading strategy or a fluctuation in the value of an asset, liability, or account.  ( 23 min )

Many of the "Magnificent 7" stocks saw significant gains fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023, but experts say the market leaders' AI journey has just begun.  ( 26 min )

Low unemployment is nice, but it's not the whole story.  ( 27 min )

Microeconomics is the study of individuals’ and businesses’ decisions, while macroeconomics looks higher up, at national and government decisions.  ( 27 min )

A calendar trading strategy, which is a spread option trade, can provide many advantages that a plain call cannot, particularly in volatile markets.  ( 25 min )

Currency trading offers far more flexibility than other markets, but long-term success requires discipline in money management.  ( 26 min )

Discover these safe alternatives to Treasury bonds.  ( 27 min )

The U.S. dollar is called weak or strong depending on its current value in comparison to other major currencies. Find out why it's important.  ( 25 min )

Learn how the rate of inflation shows the loss of real value and purchasing power over time.  ( 23 min )

A flag is a technical charting pattern that looks like a flag on a flagpole and suggests a continuation of the current trend.  ( 26 min )

Prices seldom drop without cause. Find out what might make your stock unexpectedly decline following an earnings report.  ( 22 min )

When markets become volatile, investors get nervous. Learn if you should take your money out of the stock market or if it's safer staying put.  ( 23 min )

A stock can lose its entire value, but depending on the investor's position, this can be either good (short positions) or bad (long positions).  ( 25 min )

Momentum is the rate of acceleration of a security's price or volume. Momentum generally refers to the speed of movement and is usually defined as a rate.  ( 21 min )

An order-sends-order (OSO), aka order-triggers-other (OTO), is a set of orders stipulating that if the primary order executes, then one or more secondary orders also will be placed.  ( 20 min )

Cognitive biases are flaws in decision-making that can impact your business. Learn what some of these biases are and how to overcome them.  ( 26 min )

Divergence, the most complicated signal for the rookie trader, occurs when an indicator and the price of an asset are heading in opposite directions.  ( 21 min )

While portfolios with a 60/40 allocation used to be the rule of thumb and were successful in the past. Learn why that is no longer the case.  ( 22 min )

Financial advisors do a lot more than just manage portfolios. Learn what a typical day is like for a financial advisor.  ( 26 min )

Discover which financial data providers publish year-to-date benchmark performance. Find out which websites provide YTD price charts and YTD bond data.  ( 21 min )

Launching your own broker-dealer is a lot of work. However, the potential payoff can be great, both personally and financially.  ( 27 min )

One of the greatest value drivers advisors can provide to clients is an annual review of their financial situation.  ( 23 min )

A quick way for traders to identify possible levels of support or resistance for an asset's price, Andrew's Pitchfork is rarely used by novice traders.  ( 19 min )

A typical candlestick chart is composed of a series of bars, known as candles, which vary in height and color.  ( 23 min )

The piercing pattern is a two-day candle pattern that implies a potential reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend.  ( 23 min )

Most actively managed mutual funds fail to beat the market over a long period of time, so it may be best to go with ETFs for your IRA.  ( 27 min )

Open Trade Equity (OTE) is the net of unrealized gain or loss on open contract positions.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set for a muted open as trading resumes after US shares edged higher Friday, buoyed by optimism of deep rate cuts next year. Oil will be in focus.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Softening Stance on Gaming After $80 Billion RoutBank of Russia Governor Says She Is Bracing for More SanctionsEthiopia Fails to Pay Coupon, Becoming Latest African DefaulterManchester United Saga Ends With $1.3 Billion Ratcliffe DealQuantum Computing Is Finally Here. But What Is It?Equit  ( 36 min )

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India's trading partners have remained reluctant to receive rupee payments, in a setback to the Asian nation's efforts to widen international acceptance for its currency.  ( 34 min )

This dividend stock could offer excellent returns for passive income investors in 2024 and beyond.  ( 34 min )

Residential real estate investment trusts (REITs) own, operate and/or finance income-producing residential properties. They provide a way for people to invest in large-scale real estate operations without having to buy or manage properties themselves. Residential REITs invest in various types of housing, such as apartments, student housing and single-family homes, and generate revenue through leasing space and collecting rents on the properties they own. There's no shortage of reasons to invest  ( 35 min )

Verizon and AT&T offer passive income investors a dividend yield that could help them save for retirement.  ( 34 min )

2024 could be an excellent year for electric vehicle stocks.  ( 34 min )

This innovative growth stock is adding millions of new customers in its financial service app.  ( 33 min )

Large language models like ChatGPT are only the beginning of the innovations that artificial intelligence can create.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Ethiopia became Africa’s latest defaulter after it failed to make an interest payment following the end of a grace period on Monday.Most Read from BloombergChina Is Softening Stance on Gaming After $80 Billion RoutManchester United Saga Ends With $1.3 Billion Ratcliffe DealQuantum Computing Is Finally Here. But What Is It?Maersk Prepares to Return to Red Sea Under US-Led ProtectionTrump Tells Appeals Panel He Should Have ‘Absolute Immunity’The Horn of Africa nation had to pay a $3  ( 34 min )

C3.ai is riding a strong tailwind with the growth of the artificial intelligence market.  ( 34 min )

The electric vehicle industry should grow substantially over the next two decades.  ( 34 min )

Costco paid out a special dividend of $15 per share, evidence of its excellent performance over the previous few years.  ( 34 min )

If you don't want any nasty surprises when you get your benefits check, make sure you know these rules.  ( 35 min )

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Government-related revenue has been a good source of growth for Palantir in the past.  ( 36 min )

It has genuine struggles ahead, but it has some actual value in hand as well.  ( 38 min )

This company has a trifecta of growth opportunities and will get a further boost from artificial intelligence (AI).  ( 38 min )

Both of these stocks are massive holdings for Ark Invest, but Wood likes one better at current prices.  ( 37 min )

The memory chip market is making a big comeback, and this chip equipment company is ready to cash in.  ( 37 min )

Investors can do better than the popular ETF with any of these three options.  ( 37 min )

Many companies are looking to cash in on the AI boom. This company already is.  ( 37 min )

The tech-centric index is on track to gain more than 40% this year. It will be only the sixth time that's happened.  ( 37 min )

Many of the "Magnificent 7" stocks saw significant gains fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023, but experts say the market leaders' AI journey has just begun.  ( 27 min )

"I didn't spend my whole life trying to be a CEO of a bank," James Gorman, outgoing Morgan Stanley CEO told the Financial Times.  ( 35 min )

The shape of the U.S. Treasury yield curve has been an accurate indicator of recession for more than seven decades.  ( 38 min )

Investors won't struggle to find reasons to like this business.  ( 36 min )

These are ideal stocks to buy sooner rather than later.  ( 36 min )

The Ark Invest CEO is a vocal proponent of AI. These three stocks are making her look good.  ( 37 min )

Some of this year's underperformers could have brighter futures.  ( 36 min )

The Federal Reserve is preparing to reverse course on interest rates, and it could drive the stock market even higher from here.  ( 37 min )

Life-altering gains could be a click of the buy button away with these innovation-driven companies.  ( 39 min )

Among Nvidia, Amazon, DexCom, Shopify, Alphabet, Tesla, Palo Alto Networks, Monster Beverage, and Novo Nordisk, there are three industry leaders Wall Street's brightest money managers want to own for the new year.  ( 39 min )

Holiday makers can hardly have failed to notice 2023 was a stellar year for the pound. Of the world’s major currencies, sterling was a top performer.  ( 37 min )

Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company, and Walt Disney signed a non-binding term sheet to merge their Indian media operations, the Economic Times reported on Monday, citing sources it did not name. Under the merger Reliance would own 51% through a combination of shares and cash, with Disney holding the remaining 49%, giving more control to Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance group, the newspaper said. The deal is likely to be completed by February, with Reliance aiming to finish the process by the end of January, subject to regulatory approvals, it said.  ( 35 min )

Alphabet could be the best bet among the Magnificent Seven stocks that led the market higher in 2023. It’s expected to grow as fast as Microsoft, with earnings forecast to be up 15% in 2024, three times as quickly as Apple’s 5% growth.  ( 21 min )

Asian shares were mixed on Monday after Wall Street capped its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish following reports showing inflation on the way down and the economy potentially on the way up. The Shanghai Composite index lost 0.3% to 2,905.79. With its eight straight weekly gains, the S&P 500 is in the midst of its longest winning streak since 2017.  ( 38 min )

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market with both be closed on Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday.  ( 23 min )

U.S. intelligence authorities worry China could harness artificial intelligence to amplify hacking operations, which China has denied.  ( 30 min )

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While portfolios with a 60/40 allocation used to be the rule of thumb and were successful in the past. Learn why that is no longer the case.  ( 22 min )

Nooit eerder zijn er zoveel pinbetalingen bij de winkelkassa gedaan als op zaterdag 23 december. Er is naar schatting ruim 25 miljoen keer afgerekend met een pinpas, voor zo'n 809 miljoen euro. Dat meldt Betaalvereniging Nederland op Eerste Kerstdag.  ( 8 min )

De kerstverkopen van Duitse winkeliers zijn dit jaar tegengevallen. Daarmee lijkt het verslechterde consumentenvertrouwen in Europa's grootste economie door te werken in de omzetten van retailers.  ( 9 min )

De Russische centrale bank, die het Kremlin hielp de klap op te vangen van sancties tegen Rusland na de invasie van Oekraïne, houdt rekening met hardere strafmaatregelen voor de economie van het land. Dat zei centralebankhoofd Elvira Nabiullina tegen RBC News.  ( 9 min )

Het kan snel gaan: begin dit jaar hadden we vaag van ChatGPT gehoord, nu gebruikt iedereen de chatbot. Kunstmatige intelligentie maakt het leven op veel gebieden makkelijker, maar ondertussen wordt stevig gediscussieerd over de impact op de maatschappij.  ( 11 min )

De Japanse automaker Daihatsu levert tot en met januari geen auto's en onderdelen meer. Voorlopig probeert het dochterbedrijf van Toyota de gevolgen te beperken van een onderzoek waaruit bleek dat vrijwel alle Daihatsu's niet goed waren getest op botsveiligheid.  ( 9 min )

Wetenschappers van de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven hebben een digitaal bestand verstuurd met de hoogste snelheid ooit. Het 'pakket' bereikte een snelheid van 22,9 petabytes per seconde. Nog nooit kwamen data zo snel aan op de bestemming.  ( 8 min )

Met Kerst trekken velen het keukenschort aan om familieleden culinaire creaties voor te schotelen. Anderen gaan naar restaurants. Op tafel voert vlees nog altijd de boventoon: van gevulde kalkoen en ossenhaas tot gourmetschotels. Het drankgebruik verandert wel.  ( 11 min )

Explore several approaches to determining stop-order placement in forex trading that will help you swallow your pride and keep your portfolio afloat.  ( 24 min )

A managed forex account is a type of forex account in which a money manager trades the account on a client's behalf for a fee.  ( 25 min )

Take advantage of short-term price moves by pinpointing reversals using candlesticks and oscillators.  ( 25 min )

Some common investing mistakes should be avoided to get the best return on your money. Review these eight mistakes commonly made by investors.  ( 24 min )

A pit is an area of a securities exchange trading floor that is designated for buying and selling through the open outcry system, which involves shouting and hand signaling.  ( 23 min )

A day in the life of a broker or Wall Street trader can be an exciting and varied one. Learn more about these two financial professions and their job differences.  ( 27 min )

MoneroV (XMV) was a fork from the Monero (XMR) blockchain after developers became convinced there were flaws in the way the Monero was designed.  ( 24 min )

Learn what a call option is, how buyers and sellers are determined, and what the difference between a right and an obligation is for options investors.  ( 21 min )

The kimchi premium is the gap in cryptocurrency prices, notably bitcoin, in South Korean exchanges compared to foreign exchanges.  ( 25 min )

Buying undervalued options (or even buying at the right price) is an important requirement to profit from options trading. Equally important—or even more important—is to know when and how to book the profits.  ( 23 min )

Exchange rates fluctuate constantly in the international currency markets. Find out more.  ( 22 min )

How to identify the stages of the many types of trends that occur in the forex market.  ( 24 min )

A long hedge is a situation wherein an investor has to take a long position in futures contracts in order to hedge against future price volatility.  ( 20 min )

An end of day order is a buy or sell order requested by an investor that is only open until the end of the day.  ( 21 min )

Avoid common mistakes with these guiding principles.  ( 25 min )

A sweep-to-fill order is a type of market order where a broker splits it into numerous parts to take advantage of all available liquidity for fast execution.  ( 22 min )

Estate planning isn’t fun, but the consequences of not doing it can be devastating for your heirs—or at least not what you intended.  ( 23 min )

A wash is a series of transactions that results in a net gain of zero. To investors, a wash has tax implications.  ( 21 min )

A cryptocurrency security token is a digital representation of ownership in a company or an asset and is used to raise capital for enterprise and business purposes.  ( 23 min )

The average price of a new car is more than $49,000, and used cars go for about $26,500—but fuel, insurance, and more also factor into how much you should spend.  ( 27 min )

A spike is a comparatively large upward or downward movement of a price in a short period of time.  ( 21 min )

As cryptocurrency markets mature, they are attracting players from other industries. The insurance industry is one of them.  ( 24 min )

The repair strategy is built around an existing losing stock position and is constructed by purchasing one call option and selling two call options.  ( 23 min )

The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) serves various purposes, and it is commonly used by traders and market analysts.  ( 23 min )

When a stock splits, the options contract undergoes an adjustment called "being made whole." Find out what you can do if a company in which you have invested announces this type of adjustment.  ( 23 min )

"Buoyant" is a term used to describe a market where the prices generally rise with ease when there are considerable signals of strength.  ( 22 min )

Being trapped in a debt spiral can be stressful and cause significant financial harm. However, there are strategies you can use to get out of debt faster.  ( 25 min )

The maximum return of any short sale of stock is 100%. However, the concepts underlying short selling are not so simple.  ( 21 min )

Coming up this week: a holiday-shortened trading week and a potential 'Santa Claus' rally?  ( 19 min )

'All I Want for Christmas Is You' in 2022 brought in about $8.5 million in global revenue and publishing royalties, according to Billboard.  ( 20 min )

LIFFE is the former name of the London-based financial marketplace now known as ICE Futures Europe.  ( 22 min )

Find investment vehicles appropriate for small amounts of money that can be saved by giving up a few things.  ( 27 min )

Historical currency exchange rates are foreign exchange rates which give traders a historical reference of how a currency pair has traded.  ( 20 min )

Discover why the principality of Monaco is considered a tax haven, and learn about some of the sovereign city-state’s more favorable tax policies.  ( 26 min )

Learn how to trade channels, a chart pattern that tells you where to enter, where to exit and even how long the trade may take.  ( 29 min )

Our guide to Craigslist alternatives includes sites for buying, selling, real estate, jobs, and personals. Check out the top sites like Craigslist.  ( 29 min )

Don't get scorched by ATM thieves who want to burn a hole in your wallet. Be aware of ATM scams.  ( 28 min )

Learn why most exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not considered derivative securities and the special circumstances when this distinction may not apply.  ( 24 min )

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are treated like stock on exchanges; as such, they are also allowed to be sold short.  ( 24 min )

The book "Black Metropolis" provides powerful insights into African American history, sociology, and cultural studies that we can learn from today.  ( 28 min )

The liquidation level, normally expressed as a percentage, is the point that, if reached, will initiate the automatic closure of existing positions.  ( 22 min )

Credit unions and banks offer similar services, but they have some key differences in their profit models and offerings. Learn how to determine which is best for you.  ( 28 min )

In finance, the term “limit up” refers to the maximum amount a price is permitted to increase during one trading day.  ( 21 min )

Discover the consumer discretionary sector, industries within this sector and companies producing goods that fall under the consumer discretionary definition.  ( 26 min )

Cloud mining enables mining of cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, without installation of expensive mining hardware.  ( 23 min )

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Inflation is almost at the Fed's 2% inflation target, and interest rates are expected to fall in 2024: These will define the economy in 2024.  ( 40 min )

These stocks could fall in value next year.  ( 37 min )

This chipmaker has some exciting growth drivers ahead.  ( 36 min )

The company could become an entertainment behemoth and a genuine rival to Disney and Netflix.  ( 37 min )

Earnings estimates point to a path for the stock to more than double by its fiscal 2026.  ( 36 min )

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I recently attended a retirement seminar at a local community college where the instructor talked about potentially higher tax rates in retirement due to the new RMD age. I have been under the impression throughout my saving career that tax … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: How Can Tax Rates Be Higher in Retirement Than Your Earning Years? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 37 min )

Roth IRAs offer a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement, and they’re a popular choice among investors. However, understanding how Roth IRA contributions are taxed is crucial for making informed financial decisions. Let’s break down the marginal tax rate, compare Roth IRAs to traditional IRAs, delve into the taxation of Roth IRA contributions and examine […] The post How Roth IRA Contributions Are Taxed appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Investors have piled into Big Tech this year, thanks to the rise of AI and the expectation that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates.  ( 35 min )

Their high-yielding dividends will be the gift that keeps on giving.  ( 37 min )

These companies have exciting prospects in the new year -- and long into the future.  ( 37 min )

Most Tesla Model 3 buyers may miss out on federal EV tax credits starting in January -- possibly bad news for some rivals.  ( 36 min )

The AI capabilities of this iconic company point to success in the new year and beyond.  ( 36 min )

These two biotech stocks could be poised for a trend reversal.  ( 36 min )

The athletic footwear up-and-comer is delivering precisely what a growing number of consumers want, and delivering it the way they want it.  ( 37 min )

With its stock near an all-time high, Costco is choosing yet again to reward its shareholders with cash.  ( 38 min )

Investors will face a four-day trading week with the major US indexes near record highs as 2023 draws to a close.  ( 37 min )

Investors will find compelling reasons to be a bit pessimistic about this past outperformer.  ( 36 min )

This is something that could radically change the business.  ( 37 min )

Nvidia appears priced for perfection but could continue to rise.  ( 36 min )

Another incredible gain could be on the horizon for this top digital asset.  ( 35 min )

Can things get better for this struggling stock?  ( 36 min )